Recorded live in studio, "Spirit of Tradition" is the debut solo album of celebrated sitarist, Mohamed Assani. Accompanied by Shahbaz Hussain, one of the leading tabla virtuosos of his generation, the artists present a dynamic performance featuring the rich classical and folk music traditions of Northern India and Pakistan. Artist Reviews: "Assani is both a musician who’s deeply rooted in the artistic traditions of South Asia and a one-of-a-kind innovator who’s bent on ensuring that those age old forms will survive, and grow, in the modern era. Vancouver’s world music scene - already one of the best anywhere - might be about to get a whole lot more interesting.” (Alexander Varty, The Georgia Straight) “Shabhaz Hussain displays a confident mastery of the tabla.” (Walter Koloskey, All About Jazz)