Dharma

\"Dharma\" is a collaborative composition from the album Touching Minds by guitarist Ratko Zjača, saxophonist Marius Preda, bassist Nick McGuire, and percussionist Trilok Gurtu. The track appears as the third entry on the release with a duration of 6 minutes and 26 seconds.

The album Touching Minds launched on September 26, 2025 in digital media format. The project merges elements of jazz fusion with world music influences, reflecting the artists’ cross-cultural backgrounds. Gurtu’s contribution introduces rhythmic patterns rooted in Indian classical traditions, while Zjača’s guitar work and Preda’s saxophone lines incorporate improvisational techniques. McGuire’s basslines provide harmonic anchoring across the album’s seven tracks.

Limited pre-release information confirms the album’s emphasis on spontaneous composition and live studio interaction. The label remains undisclosed in available sources. \"Dharma\" stands out for its extended instrumental interplay, blending acoustic and electronic textures. The track’s title suggests thematic ties to philosophical or spiritual concepts, though the artists have not provided explicit commentary on its inspiration.

Gurtu’s prior collaborations span decades of work with figures like John McLaughlin, Don Cherry, and Jan Garbarek, establishing his role as a bridge between Indian percussion and global jazz. Zjača, Preda, and McGuire bring backgrounds in European and American jazz scenes, contributing to the album’s hybrid stylistic approach. Further details on recording locations, production personnel, or additional session musicians are not documented in current references.