Janaka Selekta

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JANAKA SELEKTA
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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 monika 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 Rollings 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.

Rolling Stone India, Pushing Album and Tour Feature
http://janakaselekta.net/Press/35%20Electrobuzz.pdf

Rolling Stone India, Bobby Friction's Top 5 Albums
http://janakaselekta.net/Press/BobbyFrictiondubstep.pdf

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 dubbing 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 Selekta spends most of this time in the studio creating music for his solo project as well the bands Mighty Dub Killaz and No Small Thing.

Mighty Dub Killaz has taken 2009 by storm with a crucial blend of conscious lyrics, performed by Janaka's writing partner singer/songwriter Papa Roads, and hard hitting blends of dub reggae, dubstep, breaks and drum & bass. Their performances on the West Coast Festival circuit have solidified their reputation as a cutting edge act with a powerful stage show.

As one half of No Small Thing, Janaka co-writes and produces music with singer/songwriter Madhu Rose. No Small Thing's sound has developed over a number of years and pairs the beautiful and serene voice of Madhu with classical Indian instrumentation, western classical strings, heavy bass sculptures and wafting sonic arrangements.


Janaka Selekta's Album
PUSHING AIR
Listen: 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: www.huffingtonpost.com/derek-beres/global-beat-fusion-ethnot_b_226384.html, - The Huffington Post

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

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

Live Footage: www.youtube.com/user/LUXVIBESp/search/0/C7ob6Ca-jcM - Howierd Street Fair

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

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MIGHTY DUB KILLAZ
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In early of 2009, through a mutual friend and accomplished producer/DJ Radiohiro, Janaka Selekta and Papa Roads began to explore the meeting point of Papa's reggae and souls roots and Janaka's DJ and production wizardry. Over the course of many studio sessions and shows a new sound and a fresh album has evolved. Mighty Dub Killaz (MDK) conveys the urban life experience of Papa Roads through the prism of Janaka Selekta's powerful production techniques and music writing. The conscious lyrics of MDK brings a positive message of overcoming. Papa calls the sound “Conscious dance music with heavy socio and political over tones.” With Papa Roads delivering the words and Janaka Selekta creating the sound together they are the POWER

www.youtube.com/user/LUXVIBESp/search/0/VPP1otEQuJY - Mighty Dub Killaz Live at Dub Mission

Mighty Dub Killaz 'Wisely' Music Video: http://vimeo.com/6045432

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February 09, 2006

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