Ravi Shankar's Festival from India
Ravi Shankar · 1968
86 min · 14 tracks · Indian classical music
A vibrant tapestry of traditional Indian ragas interwoven with folk melodies, showcasing intricate instrumentation and emotive expression.
Top tracks — play these first
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Raga Yemen in Teental Start here — This track exemplifies Shankar's mastery of rhythm and melody, featuring intricate improvisation that showcases the depth of Hindustani classical music.
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Raga Kirwani — With its hauntingly beautiful melodies, this piece captures the emotional core of the album, highlighting the expressive capabilities of the sitar.
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Thumri in Manj Khamaj, Talchanghar — This track blends classical and semi-classical elements, demonstrating Shankar's versatility while offering a glimpse into the rich tradition of Indian vocal music.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album showcases intricate compositions and skilled performances, contributing to its distinct sound within Indian classical music.
What we noticed
- Several tracks transition seamlessly into one another, maintaining a fluidity that reflects the improvisational nature of Indian classical music.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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9/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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
- wave-like pacing for introspection
- spiritual depth through melodic exploration
- dynamic shifts in emotional tone
- for reflective listening sessions
- celebratory moments with cultural richness
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek concise, standalone songs
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album helped popularize Indian classical music in the West, enhancing Shankar's recognition.
- Themes
- Monterey Pop Festival legacy· traditional Indian folk melodies
- Moods
- Introspective
- Career context
- In 1968, Ravi Shankar was an established figure in the world of Indian classical music, having already gained international recognition through collaborations with artists like George Harrison. This album marked a significant moment in Shankar's career as it was his first major release after becoming a prominent ambassador for Hindustani classical music in the West, particularly following his performance at the Monterey Pop Festival in 1967.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Anoushka Shankar· Ali Akbar Khan· Nikhil Banerjee
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Vedic Hymn 2:40
- 2 Raga Yemen in Teental Start here 4:44
- 3 Raga Kirwani 13:00
- 4 Raga Rageshwari 7:51
- 5 Raga Puryadhanashree 7:53
- 6 Thumri in Manj Khamaj, Talchanghar 4:48
- 7 Thumri in Mishra Khamaj 3:33
Disc 2
- 1 Raga Malkauns, Rupaktal 6:11
- 2 Raga Vasanta, Tal Rupakam 5:44
- 3 Raga Mishra Gara, Teental 7:45
- 4 Dhun, Tala Kaharva 4:31
- 5 Sur Das Bhajan Desh In Dadra 4:36
- 6 Punjabi Folk Song 2:25
- 7 Doh Bahar 10:53
If this landed
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