Live: Ravi Shankar at the Monterey International Pop Festival
Ravi Shankar · 1967
53 min · 3 tracks · Indian classical music · Hindustani classical music
Mesmerizing sitar melodies weave through intricate rhythms, creating a transcendent experience of Indian classical music.
Live: Ravi Shankar at the Monterey International Pop Festival is an album by Ravi Shankar, released in 1967. Mesmerizing sitar melodies weave through intricate rhythms, creating a transcendent experience of Indian classical music. The album is significant for its role in popularizing Indian classical music during the counterculture movement of the late 1960s. It not only showcased Shankar's virtuosity but also contributed to a greater appreciation of non-Western musical traditions, influencing artists like George Harrison of The Beatles and ultimately impacting the fusion genre. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
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What does Live: Ravi Shankar at the Monterey International Pop Festival sound like?
Mesmerizing sitar melodies weave through intricate rhythms, creating a transcendent experience of Indian classical music. Rooted in Indian classical music and Hindustani classical music.
What makes Live: Ravi Shankar at the Monterey International Pop Festival by Ravi Shankar notable?
The album is significant for its role in popularizing Indian classical music during the counterculture movement of the late 1960s. It not only showcased Shankar's virtuosity but also contributed to a greater appreciation of non-Western musical traditions, influencing artists like George Harrison of The Beatles and ultimately impacting the fusion genre. By 1967, Ravi Shankar had already established himself as a prominent figure in the world of Indian classical music, notably after his successful collaborations with Western musicians. This live album captures his performance at the Monterey International Pop Festival, an event that significantly broadened his audience and marked a pivotal moment in introducing Hindustani music to the West.
How many songs are on Live: Ravi Shankar at the Monterey International Pop Festival?
Live: Ravi Shankar at the Monterey International Pop Festival has 3 tracks, running approximately 53 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Raga Bhimpalasi Standout 27:19
- 2 Tabla Solo in Ektal Standout 6:18
- 3 Dhun (Dadra and Fast Teental) Standout 19:37
Artist Origin
British Raj
Runtime
53 min 14 sec
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