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.
Why this album works
This album is notable for its role in introducing broader audiences to the intricacies of Hindustani classical music, contributing to Shankar's status as a cultural ambassador. It received critical acclaim and played a part in the growing interest in world music during the late 1960s, influencing countless artists and composers across genres.
- Best for
- wave-like pacing for introspection spiritual depth through melodic exploration dynamic shifts in emotional tone
- 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.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Modern Talking· David Bowie· Akiko Yano· Julio Iglesias· Dean Martin· Aretha Franklin· Charles Aznavour· Nancy Sinatra
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Vedic Hymn 2:40
- 2 Raga Yemen in Teental Standout 4:44
- 3 Raga Kirwani Standout 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 Standout 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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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