Americana Raga is the first release by the Padmanabha/Strongmen Duo. Both musicians have deep roots in various musical traditions. Mikee Strongmen is from Nebraska and plays banjo, slide dobro,and the saw. He has performed extensively through out North America. Ravi Padmanabha has studied tabla and sarangi with many of India's leading master musicians. Together the musicians have found a common ground for a cross culture collaboration.