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Guitarist Oshan Mahony and violinist Darius Thompson met years ago in Nepal and began busking their way through India. They never imagined that years later they would be releasing an album with the friends they met on their travels.

The group is known for their music that blends ancient melodies of the Levantines and Balkans. Its members can trace their roots to Iran, Turkey, Bulgaria, Israel, Greece, Spain, and England.

Their debut album, which features a new single called Riders, is being released on April 6th. Oshan, Darius and oud player Maxim Shchedrovitzki have been speaking to Newsday's Paul Hawkins.

(Photo: The Turbans band Credit: Zoe Savitz)