Kirtan: Turiya Sings
Alice Coltrane · 2021
58 min · 9 tracks · jazz
A spiritual journey blending traditional kirtan with Alice Coltrane's transcendent jazz sensibilities.
Why this album works
This album is significant as it revives Coltrane's unique blend of jazz and devotional music, presenting a contemporary interpretation of kirtan. Its release was met with critical acclaim, highlighting how Coltrane's legacy continues to influence modern spiritual jazz and its practitioners, solidifying her status as a pioneering figure in both jazz and world music scenes.
- Career context
- Released posthumously on July 16, 2021, 'Kirtan: Turiya Sings' showcases Alice Coltrane’s continued exploration of spirituality through music. This album follows her last work, 'Translinear Light' (2004), and emphasizes her commitment to the kirtan tradition during her later years, reflecting her deep engagement with Indian spiritual practices.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sun Ra· Charles Mingus· Miles Davis
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Jagadishwar Standout 6:28
- 2 Jai Rama Chandra 6:04
- 3 Krishna Krishna 5:10
- 4 Rama Katha Standout 11:41
- 5 Yamuna Tira Vihari 6:07
- 6 Charanam 6:18
- 7 Govinda Hari Standout 5:21
- 8 Hara Sira 6:28
- 9 Prandhana 4:27
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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