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Passages

Ravi Shankar · 1990

55 min · 6 tracks · Indian classical music · Hindustani classical music

A mesmerizing blend of Indian classical melodies and minimalist Western orchestration creates a transcendent listening experience.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady melodic exploration
  • transcendent listening experience
  • meditative focus on detail
  • for quiet afternoons

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification
  • prefer upbeat party vibes

Where this album fits

Career context
By 1990, Ravi Shankar was already an internationally recognized ambassador of Indian classical music, having collaborated with numerous Western artists. 'Passages' marks his first collaboration with composer Philip Glass, representing a significant artistic venture into cross-cultural musical dialogues following his earlier albums that established him as a pioneering figure in world music.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Offering 9:46
  • 2 Sadhanipa 8:36
  • 3 Channels and Winds 8:00
  • 4 Ragas in Minor Scale 7:36
  • 5 Meetings Along the Edge 8:10
  • 6 Prashanti 13:40

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