Smooth solo melodies with a distinctive India flair on a bed of compelling rhythmic beats get our head bobbing each time we listen to this New York-based trio. It's got a familiar ease, but we can't quite put our finger on what - sounds like jazz mixed with western classical harmony and rhythm from around the world.

And this Thursday, House of Waters, which boasts of its West African, Indian and western classical music, and American folk and Balkan influences, will be bringing their unique sound to the city.