Mixing Celtic with Middle Eastern sounds and textures, this blend could be called East-West World-Fusion.

Roman has been known for many years to gather musicians of varying genres and background around him to create unique combinations of sounds and styles.

"One year I had a series of concerts with three different ensembles," Roman remembers. "I suddenly realized that I am limiting myself and others, by thinking in terms of groups. Different events require different approaches and it makes sense to offer a tailored act." Consequently, Roman started to create projects which may be presented several times, but don't lock people into an ensemble with regular practices and commitments.

"People love it," explains fellow musician Lynne Griffiths (harp, flute, harmonium), who has been working with Roman for several years now. "It leaves the musicians free to follow their own ideas but gives them a new outlet." She is joined by fellow 'Ethereal' member Helen Morrison on harp and cello. Both of them have been in Astra's 'Musikarousel' and 'Overtone Orchestra'.

Over the last year Santhanam Gopala, a Mrudhangam player from Madras, has joined forces with Roman. He is a master drummer of South Indian training and no beat is foreign to him. Santhanam was born into a musical family and has performed since the age of six.

Another seasoned musician to add his colorful threads to the 'Magic Carpet' is Nik Stolp. Yielding several types of bass guitars his musical relationship with Roman started over 15 years ago. They have been touring as ‘Gurubusters’, 'Chillfaktor 3' and 'Groove Ganesh', which opened "10 Days on the Island 2009'. Nik can be heard on many of Roman’s CDs. "Roman words his requests in a colorful, unusual way, but It explains what he's after quite accurately," Nik admits. 'Once he asked me to imagine that I'm playing on a gondola in Venice. Lucky I’d just been there the year before.’