RAGINI TRIO

"one of the most exciting cross-cultural experiments in music"

The Guardian (UK)

"transcends the boundaries of Indian classical music and jazz"

Jazzwise (UK)

"Their utterly unique sound deserves to be heard by a wide audience"

NRC Handelsblad (NL)

"indefinable beauty, warm, glowing, deep, spiritual and highly elegant"

Dansende Beren (BE)

Few bands build bridges between traditions quite like Ragini Trio. This Belgo-Italian ensemble—drummer Lander Gyselinck, saxophonist Nathan Daems, and double bassist Marco Bardoscia—dives headfirst into the deep waters of Indian classical music, emerging with something glowing, indefinable, and thrillingly alive.

Inspired by the traditional tabla–flute–tanpuratrio, Ragini offers a mirrored jazz response: drums–saxophone–double bass. But this is no mere fusion—this is bold musical craftsmanship, full of joy, depth, and razor-sharp intuition.

Nathan Daems, saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist, founded Black Flower and Echoes of Zoo (both WOMEX-selected) and has performed with Ibrahim Maalouf, The Gaslamp Killer, and countless others.

Lander Gyselinck, Belgium’s most celebrated drummer, is a three-time MIA (Music Industry Awards) winner and driving force behind STUFF., BeraadGeslagen, and Lander & Adriaan.

Marco Bardoscia, one of Italy’s finest bassists, is a longtime collaborator of Paolo Fresu and Enrico Rava.

After two acclaimed albums — one as a trio in 2013 and one in 2019 featuring Bojan Z and Indian vocalist Sawani Mudgal — Ragini Trio now returns with renewed focus. Years of studying Konnakol (South Indian rhythmic language) and long-form ragas have deepened their sound. Their upcoming album, now in the making, reflects this evolution.

The new work is being shaped during two creation residencies, hosted by Ha Concerts (Ghent) and DE SINGEL (Antwerp) and third album is set to release in February 2026 (W.E.R.F. Records).

What to expect? Elegance with spark. Tradition with vision. And a sound that truly transcends genres—spiritual, warm, and wholly alive.