Saddar Bazaar, formed in 1990 in Bristol, UK, is a raga rock band that seamlessly blends Eastern musical traditions with Western psychedelic influences. Founded by brothers Shaun Hyder (sitar) and Rehan Matthew Hyder (guitar), the group expanded to include John Sage on drums, later replaced by David Spencer, and Tainenska Royal on flute and keyboards. Their debut album, "The Conference of the Birds" (1995), produced by Bob Pierce, showcased their unique fusion of hypnotic sitar ragas and ambient guitar drones, drawing comparisons to The Third Ear Band and The Ceyleib People. Subsequent releases like "Path of the Rose" (1998) and "Seventh Valley" (2016) further solidified their reputation in the world fusion and ambient music scenes. Saddar Bazaar's evocative soundscapes invite listeners on a transcultural auditory journey, appealing to fans of neo-psychedelia and ambient music alike. ([nts.live](https://www.nts.live/artists/59621-saddar-bazaar?utm_source=openai))