Awarded Best Percussionist in DownBeat’s Critics Poll for 1994, 1995, 1996, 2000 and 2001, it has been about 15 years that a recording of this calibre has come from Trilok Gurtu. "Usfret" was his last great attempt in blending Western, Indian and African sounds amicably. On this to hear Shankar Mahandevan(Remember Shakti) complementing vocals with Trilok's mother ( Shobha Gurtu), Sultan Khan's shocking sarangi and Trilok's syncopated trap drums to powerful and atmospheric effect. To Top it off, Zakir Hussain is sensational on the tablas as always. A must have recording for jazz/fusion/world music fans alike !!