Ashram is an Indian-European oriental rock band based in Austria.[1] They are known for performing music in several jails in Austria, Germany, and India.[2][3]
Ashram | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Germany |
| Genres | Oriental Rock |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Website | www |
History edit
The band was formed in 2004 during Austrian guitarist Boris Seidl visit to India, where he met Ajaya Gopi.[4][5] They are considered the successor music band of Fur Balloon.[3]
In 2005, Ashram undertook a seven-week tour throughout Europe.[5] A year, they recorded their debut album in Trivandrum, which they titled Ashram - the spirit, and published it in the same year.[4]
Between 2007 and 2011, Ashram toured three times in Europe and one time in India, performing their released music.[5][6]
In 2011, their second album, Prison Without Walls, was released.[4] The album was produced by a Grammy winner, Thom Russo.[4][7]
In 2012, a tour dubbed "Prison Tour" visited a number of jails.[1]
Albums edit
- Ashram - the spirit (2006)
- Prison Without Walls (2011)
- Siddhartha (2022)[8]
Awards and recognition edit
- Austrian Band of the Year[9]
References edit
- ^ a b Rave, Willi (November 9, 2012). "Ashram begeistern Häftlinge in Meppen mit Rockklassikern | NOZ". Neue Osnabrücker Zeitung.
- ^ "Konfliktschlichtung" (PDF).
- ^ a b "Ashram".
- ^ a b c d "fm4.ORF.at/Soundpark / ASHRAM". ORF.
- ^ a b c "Ashram Orientalrock - BAND".
- ^ "'Ashram' to rock capital city on April 23". The New Indian Express.
- ^ George, Liza (April 20, 2011). "Time to rock and roll". The Hindu.
- ^ "Ashram: Ein Album zu Ehren Siddharthas". MeinBezirk. October 27, 2022.
- ^ "OUR ASHRAM - AKASHA CHRONIC - Ashram".