Vas

Vas is a duo formed by Azam Ali and Greg Ellis, active 1995–2004. Their music blends Persian and Indian elements and often references Sufi poetry; Azam Ali is the primary vocalist and multi-instrumentalist while Greg Ellis contributes ethnic percussion.

Azam Ali later pursued a solo career, co-founded the duo Niyaz with Loga Ramin Torkian, and has collaborated with other projects such as Conjure One.

A respectful, admiring review that praises Azam Ali's central role and the duo's fusion of Persian and Indian elements. The review recommends Offerings (1998) as the best starting point while noting occasional redundancy and an overall transcendent, spiritual mood. Focus is on long, ceremonious compositions anchored by voice and percussion.

For:Listeners of world/ethnic/spiritual music; fans of Azam Ali and percussion-led arrangements.