Radha-Krsna Nama Sankirtana
Alice Coltrane · 1977
37 min · 5 tracks · jazz
A transcendent blend of jazz improvisation and spiritual chanting that invites deep meditation and connection to the divine.
Top tracks — play these first
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Govinda Jai Jai — This opening track encapsulates the album's thematic essence by invoking a joyful chant celebrating divinity, setting the tone for the entire record.
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Hare Krishna — The extended duration allows for an immersive experience where intricate jazz arrangements intertwine with heartfelt chanting, exemplifying Coltrane's style.
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Om Namah Sivaya — As the longest track, it serves as a meditative journey through sound, blending intricate instrumentation with deep spiritual resonance.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album blends jazz improvisation with spiritual chants, creating a unique and immersive listening experience.
What we noticed
- The album features five tracks, each centered around a specific chant, with extended instrumental improvisation that develops organically.
- Each track begins with a clear melodic theme before diverging into free-form exploration, often returning to the initial motif.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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9/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- deep meditation and reflection
- transcendent spiritual connection
- immersive chant participation
- patient exploration of sound
Maybe skip if you
- seeking fast-paced gratification
- prefer standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1977, Radha-Krsna Nama Sankirtana followed Alice Coltrane's significant works in spiritual jazz, marking her continued exploration of Hindu philosophy. This album came after her transition into a more devotional sound, reflecting her deepening commitment to spirituality following the passing of her husband, John Coltrane, in 1967.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Pharoah Sanders· Sun Ra· Don Cherry
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Govinda Jai Jai 5:45
- 2 Ganesha 2:43
- 3 Prema Muditha 4:34
- 4 Hare Krishna 5:54
- 5 Om Namah Sivaya 19:01
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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