Shankar Family & Friends
Ravi Shankar · 1974
49 min · 14 tracks · Indian classical music · Hindustani classical music
A vibrant fusion of Hindustani classical music with contemporary influences, celebrating cultural unity and familial bonds.
Why this album works
This album is significant for its role in further popularizing Indian classical music outside of India during the 1970s. It featured collaborations with various artists from different backgrounds, reflecting a growing interest in global musical fusions and earning critical acclaim for its innovative approach to composition and arrangement.
- Best for
- steady pacing with gradual resolution celebratory family connection themes vibrant fusion for cultural exploration
- Context
- By the time Ravi Shankar released 'Shankar Family & Friends' in 1974, he was already a prominent figure in world music. This album came after his acclaimed collaboration with George Harrison and marked a blending of traditional Indian music with Western styles, showcasing Shankar's commitment to cultural exchange and innovation.
- 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 I Am Missing You Standout 3:40
- 2 Kahan Gayelava Shyam Saloné 3:15
- 3 Supané Mé Ayé Preetam Sainya 4:44
- 4 I am Missing You (reprise) 3:56
- 5 Jaya Jagadish Haré 4:50
- 6 Dream, Nightmare & Dawn: Overture Standout 2:28
- 7 Part One - Dream: Festivity & Joy 3:52
- 8 Part One - Dream: Love - Dance Ecstasy 3:10
- 9 Part Two - Nightmare: Lust (Raga Chandrakauns) 3:12
- 10 Part Two - Nightmare: Dispute & Violence 3:05
- 11 Part Two - Nightmare: Disillusionment & Frustration Standout 2:51
- 12 Part Two - Nightmare: Despair & Sorrow (Raga Marwa) 3:07
- 13 Part Three - Dawn: Awakening 3:07
- 14 Part Three - Dawn: Peace & Hope (Raga Bhatiyar) 4:21
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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