Akyel

Irshad Khan
8:34
Cross Current is a 2001 studio album by PAN Records. Ross Daly, Djamchid Chemirani, and Irshad Khan blend Greek, Persian, and Indian music using lyra, zarb, and sitar.
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Cross Current is a studio album released in 2001 by PAN Records. The album features collaborations between Ross Daly, Djamchid Chemirâni, and Irshad Khan. It was produced in CD format.

Ross Daly is an Irish-born musician and composer who specializes in Cretan lyra and other traditional string instruments. Djamchid Chemirâni is an Iranian percussionist known for his mastery of the zarb (tonbak). Irshad Khan is an Indian classical musician and sitar player from the Imdadkhani gharana.

The album comprises eight tracks, blending elements of Greek, Persian, and Indian classical music. Akyel, the fourth track, has a duration of 8:34. The composition integrates the Cretan lyra, zarb, and sitar, creating a fusion of regional musical traditions. The artists employ improvisational techniques characteristic of their respective genres.

The label PAN Records, based in the Netherlands, specializes in world music and traditional folk recordings. Cross Current reflects the label’s focus on cross-cultural musical collaborations. The release date and production details beyond the year 2001 are not specified in available sources.