About Us

Name: Sadanand Magee
Nationality: Irish
Languages: English, agus cúpla focal as Gaeilge.

About me: I have had an interest in music since my early teens, when I was introduced to his first drum kit (much to the dissatisfaction of my neighbours). While studying at NUI Galway I went on to explore different hand drums, particularly the djembe. I now have been studying the Indian tabla as my main instrument for many years. This study of world percussion has exposed me to the vast array of music cultures from around the world. I frequently get the opportunity to perform concerts of meditative music, as member of UK music group Ananda, international group Ashru Dhara and Gandharva Loka Orchestra.

Instruments played: Indian Tabla, Drumkit, Handpan, Bodhran, Harmonium, Djembe, Cajon, Kanjiri, Udu, Jews harp, Flutes and whistles, bit of Ukulele.
Favourite music: Meditation Music, North Indian Classical, Contemporary World
What i love about my job: Simply seeing the joy and inspiration that our store gives to our customers.
Things that make me happy: Meditation, Music and Running …the perfect trinity! I do a lot of running (2.50 marathon PB, 34min 10km PB), love nature and I enjoy travelling for concerts and for the Peace Run… an awesome initiative.
Favourite quote: “Try not to change the world. You will fail. Try to love the world. Lo, the world is changed. Changed forever.” -Sri Chinmoy

Name: Alex Agarkov
Nationality: Irish
Languages: English, Russian

About: I have always loved the creative side of music. I studied audio and sound engineering and have been working with music and recording for countless years. I enjoy playing an array of percussion instruments as well as my much loved Native American flute. I love exploring new sounds and trying out all the new instruments as soon as they arrive in the store!

Instruments played: Djembe, Cajon, Udu drum, Tongue drum, Handpan, Jews harp, Native American flute, Kalimba.
Favourite music: Electronic/Experimental
What i love about my job: I get great joy being around all these beautiful instruments and helping out people finding something new and unique.
Things that make me happy: Meditating in the morning, Yoga, making music, spending time with my family.
Favourite quote: “Every moment is a golden opportunity for self-transcendence” Sri Chinmoy

Name: Aarif Amod
Nationality: South African / Irish
Languages: English

About me: I started playing music when I was 17 years old. I started playing the Drum Kit and really enjoyed exploring different kinds of Percussion instruments. I have a strong connection with African and Indian music having Roots in those countries. Playing music, Exploring different instruments and Connecting with other people who are Passionate is my greatest Love about Music.

Instruments Played: Djembe, Udu Drum, Congas, Sansula, Tongue Drum,Kalimba, Handpan Jews Harp
Favorite Music: Indian Classical, African, Jazz and Experimental.
What I Love about my Job: Being part of a team that revolves around making people happy with the act of Music. And connecting with people who are Passionate about Music.
Things that make me Happy: Drum Circles, Photography and Swimming in the Ocean
Favourite Quote: When you play music, You rediscover a part of yourself you never knew existed – Bill Evans