Sanskrit for "pleasant, charming sounds," Mandra features David Blonski on various flutes and didgeridoos, Jim Eaglesmith on guitar and vocals, and Pete Fairley on a variety of ethnic percussion instruments.   Awaken Your Senses CD Their recent CD titled, "Awaken Your Senses" was composed for use in a Tantric ritual where each sense is stimulated in turn.... a song for taste, another for touch, and so forth. You can listen to samples from the CD if you scroll down the page. Click here to order "Awaken Your Senses" from this website via PayPal. Click on the title to hear a short clip from some of the songs by Mandra! Akhenaten: Husband of Nefertiti, father of King Tut, this pharaoh revolutionized ancient Egyptian religion and art. This song is used as an introduction to the "Awaken Your Senses" CD, invoking mystery and inviting exploration. Tandoori Chicken: This segment of the "Taste" portion of the "Awaken Your Senses" CD features the bansuri flute and tabla drums from India. Kalimba I: Built around a melody on the African thumb piano (the kalimba), this tune is used during the "Touch" section of the "Awaken Your Senses" CD. Kalimba II: Recorded live at the Unity Church in Reno, you also hear the spherical clay African drums called udus in this upbeat rendition. Hearts Embrace: The embodiment of "Mandra:" sweet sounds... Everybody hug! Waterdance: A song celebrating the beauty and strength of Lake Tahoe, along with the four elements around us and within us. Celebrate: African drums, Australian didgeridoo, blues guitar, and a bit of vocal "blurting" provide a climactic finish to the "Awaken Your Senses" CD! For more information, please contact Pete Fairley: (775) 883-9653