Ashram (rock band)

Ashram is an Indian-European oriental rock band based in Austria.[1] They are known for performing music in several jails in Austria, Germany, and India.[2][3]

Not to be confused with an Italian music band Ashram (band).
Ashram
OriginGermany
GenresOriental Rock
Years active2004 (2004)–present
Websitewww.ashram-music.com

History

The band was formed in 2004 during Austrian guitarist Boris Seidl visit to India, where he met Ajaya Gopi.[4][5] They are considered the successor music band of Fur Balloon.[3]

In 2005, Ashram undertook a seven-week tour throughout Europe.[5] A year, they recorded their debut album in Trivandrum, which they titled Ashram - the spirit, and published it in the same year.[4]

Between 2007 and 2011, Ashram toured three times in Europe and one time in India, performing their released music.[5][6]

In 2011, their second album, Prison Without Walls, was released.[4] The album was produced by a Grammy winner, Thom Russo.[4][7]

In 2012, a tour dubbed "Prison Tour" visited a number of jails.[1]

Albums
  • Ashram - the spirit (2006)
  • Prison Without Walls (2011)
  • Siddhartha (2022)[8]

Awards and recognition
  • Austrian Band of the Year[9]

References
  1. Rave, Willi (November 9, 2012). "Ashram begeistern Häftlinge in Meppen mit Rockklassikern | NOZ". Neue Osnabrücker Zeitung.
  2. "Konfliktschlichtung" (PDF).
  3. "Ashram".
  4. "fm4.ORF.at/Soundpark / ASHRAM". ORF.
  5. "Ashram Orientalrock - BAND".
  6. "'Ashram' to rock capital city on April 23". The New Indian Express.
  7. George, Liza (April 20, 2011). "Time to rock and roll". The Hindu.
  8. "Ashram: Ein Album zu Ehren Siddharthas". MeinBezirk. October 27, 2022.
  9. "OUR ASHRAM - AKASHA CHRONIC - Ashram".
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