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Janaka Selekta

Born in Asia, raised in Europe and the Middle East, and currently residing in the United States, Janaka Selekta is a rising talent on the global music scene. Under the moniker Janaka Selekta, he writes, produces and DJs music that brings together the classical, folk and roots styling of South Asia, Arabia, Jamaica & Africa with the cutting edge sounds of hard hitting electronica. His full throttle live sets have earned him the respect of listeners and dancers alike and his solo album Pushing Air continues to garner the praise of critics around the world.

Janaka regularly appears on the play lists of a number of BBC Radio shows as well as radio stations across the States, Europe and Asia. A recent feature article in Rolling Stone India highlights Janaka's album and multi-city tour. His album has also appeared in the Top 5 Album picks by BBC Radio's Bobby Friction.

       Media:http://janakaselekta.net/Press/35 Electrobuzz.pdf.        

- Rolling Stone India, Pushing Album and Tour Feature

  Media:http://janakaselekta.net/Press/BobbyFrictiondubstep.pdf

- Bobby Friction's Top 5 Albums

He continues to take his music out to club nights and festivals throughout the year both showcasing his skills as a veteran vinyl DJ, onstage dubber and live performer. He has been awarded “San Francisco's Reader's Choice for 'Best DJ” 2 years in a row as well as regular “Critics Picks” for his shows. Janaka's diverse DJ and live sets span many genres with a typical set including breaks, dubstep & drum n bass all with a global flavor.

The next month sees original and exclusive sets of music made by Janaka Selekta for Bobby Friction and DJ Pathaan airing on BBC Radio. He continues to take his music out to club nights and festivals throughout the year both showcasing his skills as a veteran vinyl DJ, onstage dubber and live performer. He has been awarded “San Francisco's Reader's Choice for 'Best DJ” 2 years in a row as well as regular “Critics Picks” for his shows. Janaka's diverse DJ and live sets span many genres with a typical set including breaks, dubstep & drum n bass all with a global flavor.

Janaka Selekta spends most of his time in the studio creating music for his solo project as well the bands Mighty Dub Killaz & Gods Robots.

Janaka Selekta's Album

PUSHING AIR'

Listen: [[Media:www.janakaselekta.net ]]

Critical Acclaim:

"Shards of dubstep, breaks, hip-hop, & drum & bass shine through, but the tone and mood are classically South Asian, with a solid dollop of dub,resulting in a gorgeous evolution of this longstanding tradition." - ''Derek Beres, The Huffington Post''

"Janaka's new album blows me away with its rich textures, depth and soulful intent. Nearly 10 years in the making, it was worth the wait.” - ''Nerm, Electro East BBC Radio 1''

"Brainchild of the San Francisco Dhamaal crew; enriches our listening experience with an emotional debut delight!” - ''Pathaan, BBC Asian Network/Globetronica/Liquid Sound''

"I was totally taken aback by the maturity and depth of his forthcoming debut artist album, Pushing Air” - Bob Duskis, Six Degrees Records, San Francisco

"Pushing Air helps us to breathe in the latest in wicked Asian wonders. Janaka Selekta at his finest.” - ''Cheb I Sabbah, Six Degrees Records''

"Pushing Air is absolutely brilliant!” '''- Bobby Friction, BBC Radio 1 & BBC Asian Network'''

Reviews:

Media:www.huffingtonpost.com/derek-beres/global-beat-fusion-ethnot_b_226384.html, - The Huffington Post

Media:www.sfweekly.com/2009-03-18/music/janaka-selekta-turns-massive-breakups-into-meditative-debut/ - SFWeekly

Media:www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2009/03/19/DDHC16H7IU.DTL - The San Francisco Chronicle

Media:www.examiner.com/x-2629-SF-Indie-Music-Examiner~y2009m2d24-Electronic-dub-reggae-elements-of-Indian-classical-and-folk-meet-in-Janaka-Selekas-new-album - The San Francisco Examiner

Live Footage: Media:www.youtube.com/user/LUXVIBES#p/search/0/C7ob6Ca-jcM - 'Howierd Street Fair'

Media:www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Iz3wZ8kfsw - 'Harmony Festival'