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Ravi Shankar's Festival from India

Ravi Shankar · 1968

86 min · 14 tracks · Indian classical music · Hindustani classical music

A rich tapestry of traditional Indian melodies woven with complex rhythms and spiritual depth.

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 want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek concise, standalone songs

Where this album fits

Career context
In 1968, Ravi Shankar was already an influential figure in bringing Indian classical music to the Western audience, following his breakthrough collaboration with George Harrison of The Beatles. 'Ravi Shankar's Festival from India' marked a significant moment in his career as it showcased not only his virtuosity but also the diversity of Indian classical traditions, featuring performances from various celebrated musicians.

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Vedic Hymn 2:40
  • 2 Raga Yemen in Teental 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

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