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.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Anoushka Shankar· Ali Akbar Khan· Nikhil Banerjee
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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