The Indica Project

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Founded in Mumbai by American Guitarist /Composer D. Wood, and Indian Bassist/Composer Storms, The Indica Project brings the classical & folk traditions of India together with sounds emanating from New York, Africa, Latin America and beyond.

We have no Branch

A slogan proudly proclaimed for generations by small businesses in Bombay – meaning this place is the real deal. The Indica Project plays tribute to its exuberant home city where tradition and modernity come together in a wild celebration.

D Wood – Guitar, Roland VG8
Storms – Bass
Sriram Iyer – Violin
Yosvany Terry – Alto Saxophone
Shashank Joshi – Percussion
Jagan More – Tutari

Spiritual

A tribute to the ancient wisdom of India –
An inner journey promising seekers self knowledge, equanimity and peace.

D Wood – Guitar, Roland VG8
Storms – Bass
Sriram Iyer – Violin
Rajesh Srinivasan – Mirdangam, Ghatam
Ashwin Srinivasan – Flute
Adrian D’Souza – Kit Percussion

Temple Town

The Indica Project journeys to the southern Indian state of Kerala where legions of percussionist perform elaborate musical rituals on auspicious occasions – when the stars are in position.

D Wood – Guitar, Roland VG8
Storms – Bass
Rajender Singh – Swarleen
Ron Miles – Trumpet
Kerala Temple Drummers – Percussion
JT Lewis – Kit Percussion

Children Of Bharati

The Indica Project travels to Pastapur Municipal School in a small dusty town in Andhra Pradesh where children have mastered a diverse repertoire of folk songs and stories.

D Wood – Guitar, Roland VG8
Storms – Bass
Sukuma and Party with children from the Pastapur Municipal School in Andhra Pradesh – Vocals
Sabine Kabongo – Vocals
Ashwin Srinivasan – Flute
Viccky Goswami – Percussion

From Mumbai To Matanzas

A musical handshake from India’s most chaotic and diverse urban center to the legendary Cuban epicenter of music and culture.

D Wood – Guitar, Roland VG8
Storms – Bass
Sriram Iyer – Violin
Carl Clements – Tenor Saxophone
Edsel Gomez – Piano
Rajesh Srinivasan – Mirdangam
Dafnis Prieto – Kit Percussion
Café – Percussion
Besur Maharaj – Nadaswaram

Time Travel

A conversation among 3 master percussionists – channeling ancient and modern rhythms, blending ideas and idioms from multiple continents.

Rajesh Srinivasan – Mirdangam, Ghatam
JT Lewis – Kit Percussion
Café – Percussion, Voice

Pillow Talk

A rich textural soundscape unfolds – invoking nostalgia, romance and erotica.

D Wood – Guitar, Roland VG8
Storms – Bass
Ashwin Srinivasan – Flute
Ron Miles – Trumpet
Paolo Braga – Kit Percussion
Café – Percussion

Six Hands Clapping

A homegrown musical ritual performed by 3 intrepid Bombay eunuchs – bestowing copious blessings on the members of the Indica Project. Prosperity, longevity, success!

Shobha and Party – Vocals
D Wood – Slide Guitar
Storms – Bass
T2 Rahul Vibhas – Percussion

Recorded at Bodhi Tree Studios – Mumbai
Engineer – Storms
Recorded and Mixed at Studio K – Bronx, New York
Engineer – Carlos Pereira
Mastered at Double D Music Inc – New York
Mastering Engineer – David Darlington
Mix and Mastering Consultant – Brian Bacchus
Cover Art – Devi Giannetti
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All tracks composed and produced by D Wood and Storms

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