The 1999 debut from Cheb i Sabbah, Shri Durga, pioneered a new sound by fusing North African and Indian electronic music with hip-hop rhythms and dub textures. It remains a landmark release in the world electronic genre.
- Shri Durga was recorded in San Francisco with producer Trickmaster.
- The album features guest appearances from vocalist Urvashi Pathania and tabla player Deepchandra{(\_)} and the album is dedicated to the Hindu goddess Durga.
- Shri Durga was a critical success, helping to define the nascent 'Asian underground' sound and achieving significant international club play.
Cheb i Sabbah was a Paris-born DJ and producer known for his masterful blending of electronic music with global sounds. He was a key figure in the late 90s world fusion scene, bringing together diverse musical traditions for a global audience.
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