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A Morning Raga / An Evening Raga

Ravi Shankar · 1968

47 min · 2 tracks · Indian classical music · Hindustani classical music

A mesmerizing journey through North Indian classical music, blending intricate melodies with profound emotional depth.

A Morning Raga / An Evening Raga is an EP by Ravi Shankar, released in 1968. A mesmerizing journey through North Indian classical music, blending intricate melodies with profound emotional depth. This album is notable for its role in popularizing Hindustani classical music outside India, contributing to the growing world music movement of the late 1960s. It received positive critical reception, highlighting Shankar's virtuosity and helping bridge cultural gaps through music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does A Morning Raga / An Evening Raga sound like?

A mesmerizing journey through North Indian classical music, blending intricate melodies with profound emotional depth. Rooted in Indian classical music and Hindustani classical music.

What makes A Morning Raga / An Evening Raga by Ravi Shankar notable?

This album is notable for its role in popularizing Hindustani classical music outside India, contributing to the growing world music movement of the late 1960s. It received positive critical reception, highlighting Shankar's virtuosity and helping bridge cultural gaps through music. By 1968, Ravi Shankar was recognized as a pioneering figure in bringing Indian classical music to Western audiences. This album followed his prominent collaborations with artists like George Harrison of The Beatles and marked a period of significant international acclaim for Shankar, further solidifying his role as a cultural ambassador.

How many songs are on A Morning Raga / An Evening Raga?

A Morning Raga / An Evening Raga has 2 tracks, running approximately 47 minutes.

Tracklist

2 tracks·47:52

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Raga Nata Bhairav Standout 23:18
  • 2 Raga Mishra Piloo Standout 24:34

Release Date

January 1, 1968

Artist Origin

British Raj

Runtime

47 min 52 sec