Church Of Betty

Indo-pop band from New York City, 1988-2003, founded by composer-singer-sitarist-guitarist Chris Rael. First group to organically mix South Asian folk rhythms and melodies with rock n roll, Bollywood orchestration style with electric rock instrumentation, and Hundustani classical singing techniques with English lyrics. Deep Singh tabla, Jon Feinberg drums, Joe Quigley bass, Marlon Cherry guitar, Rima Fand violin. Recorded seven albums. The band was part of the first progressive wave through the original Knitting Factory, and later became a favorite at Greenwich Village's legendary Bottom Line. Rael now writes primarily for the stage and film.