Bhajan Bhoy
Bhoy On The Wire
With Bhajan Bhoy, Ajay Saggar synthesizes all of the stylistic approaches he's explored over the years, swirling them into an intoxicating musical blend, with an earthy spirituality. Even the project's name reects the dual aspects of Saggar's upbringing coming together in harmony. In Hindi, a "bhajan" is a devotional song, sung in the mandir, or temple, while "bhoy" is a Scottish and Irish derivation for a young man. There's a searching quality to Bhajan Bhoy, as if Saggar is still hunting for transcendence with each track, whether through an expansive drone, an orchestral facility on the piano, or an electronics-augmented raga that threatens to dip into noise." (Erick Bradshaw/writer and WFMU DJ). This album presents a rich and varied set of compositions that showcase Saggar's skills as an incredibly talented and accomplished composer and musician. With each and every Bhajan Bhoy LP, you are are carried to a higher place. With 'Bhoy On The Wire,' the 35 minutes laid out unfolds like a cosmic tapestry, an extraordinary exploration that shimmers and reverberates with newfound vibrancy. The songs were broadcast as part of a session on Steve Barker's 'On The Wire' radio show in April 2024. They were a gift to Steve and his team for 40 years of broadcasting. 'On The Wire' is simply the greatest radio show in the world.