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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing with gradual resolution
- celebratory family connection themes
- vibrant fusion for cultural exploration
- rich emotional contrasts throughout
- engaging narrative of joy and
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek standalone hit singles
Where this album fits
- Career 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
- Anoushka Shankar· Ali Akbar Khan· Nikhil Banerjee
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I Am Missing You 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 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 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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