by Rodney Batdorf
Sur Sudha -- an instrumental trio featuring Prem Rana (flute), Surendra Shrestha (table) and Bijaya Vaidya (sitar) -- have created an enchanting debut album with Images of Nepal. The album is rooted in traditional Nepalese and Indian music, but it also branches out into worldbeat and new age territory, resulting in a uniquely compelling listen.