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