Perry Robinson, Naná Vasconcelos, and Badal Roy were pioneering musicians who blended diverse cultural sounds to create innovative jazz and world music. Robinson, an American jazz clarinetist, was known for his avant-garde style and collaborations with artists like Dave Brubeck and Archie Shepp. Vasconcelos, a Brazilian percussionist, mastered the berimbau and contributed to works by Pat Metheny and Jan Garbarek. Roy, an Indian tabla virtuoso, fused Indian rhythms with jazz, performing with Miles Davis and John McLaughlin. Together, they released the album "Kundalini" in 1978, showcasing their collective genius in merging global musical traditions.