Ravi Shankar's Music Festival from India
Ravi Shankar · 1976
9 tracks · Indian classical music · Hindustani classical music
A vibrant tapestry of traditional Indian melodies woven through intricate rhythms and emotive improvisation.
Why this album works
The album is significant as it helped bridge cultural gaps during a time when Western audiences were increasingly interested in Eastern music. It contributed to the global appreciation of Indian classical music, further solidified Shankar’s status as a cultural icon, and played a part in the growing world music movement of the late 20th century.
- Best for
- intricate rhythms for attentive listening vibrant melodies for cultural immersion emotionally rich improvisational moments
- Context
- By the time 'Ravi Shankar's Music Festival from India' was released in 1976, Shankar had already established himself as a global ambassador for Indian classical music. This album followed his successful collaborations with Western musicians and marked a period where he sought to showcase the breadth of Hindustani classical traditions on an international stage.
- 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.
- 1 Vandanna Standout
- 2 Dhamar
- 3 Tarana
- 4 Chaturang
- 5 Raga Jait Standout
- 6 Kajri
- 7 Bhajan Standout
- 8 Nanderdani
- 9 Dehati
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