Ashik’s 45 years of experience as a musician is a unique resource. His CD Gypsy Soul, released 1998 on New Earth Records, has been a constant seller.  Over the years he has been a supporting performer on violin for the following recording artists:
Tom Paxton, Peter, Paul & Mary, Muddy Waters, Roberta Flack, Lenny Kravitz, Linda Ronstadt, and Miles Davis, Graham Bond, Dudu Pukwana, Lee Clayton, David Lindley, Prem Joshua, and Japanese star Shoukichi Kina, and the bass with Peter Makena.

Ashik plays violin and bass on the INFUSION CD.