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Ravi Shankar: In Celebration

Ravi Shankar · 1996

280 min · 31 tracks · Indian classical music · Hindustani classical music

A vibrant tapestry of Hindustani classical music woven with intricate sitar melodies and rich orchestral textures.

Ravi Shankar: In Celebration is an album by Ravi Shankar, released in 1996. A vibrant tapestry of Hindustani classical music woven with intricate sitar melodies and rich orchestral textures. The album received critical acclaim for its depth and breadth of Hindustani classical music, further solidifying Shankar's role in popularizing Indian music internationally. It features live recordings from significant concerts, demonstrating the artist's ability to blend tradition with contemporary elements, appealing to both purists and new listeners alike. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Ravi Shankar: In Celebration sound like?

A vibrant tapestry of Hindustani classical music woven with intricate sitar melodies and rich orchestral textures. Rooted in Indian classical music and Hindustani classical music.

What makes Ravi Shankar: In Celebration by Ravi Shankar notable?

The album received critical acclaim for its depth and breadth of Hindustani classical music, further solidifying Shankar's role in popularizing Indian music internationally. It features live recordings from significant concerts, demonstrating the artist's ability to blend tradition with contemporary elements, appealing to both purists and new listeners alike. By 1996, Ravi Shankar was a revered figure in world music, celebrated for bringing Indian classical music to global audiences. 'In Celebration' arrives as a culmination of his decades-long career, showcasing live performances and compositions that reflect his artistic evolution, including collaborations with Western musicians and influences from various cultures.

How many songs are on Ravi Shankar: In Celebration?

Ravi Shankar: In Celebration has 31 tracks, running approximately 280 minutes.

Tracklist

31 tracks·280:05

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Charu Keshi 13:30
  • 2 Bhatiyar (live) [Whole Night Concert, Stuttgart, 1988] Standout 18:41
  • 3 Àdarini 8:48
  • 4 Marwa 17:43
  • 5 Dhun Kafi Standout 12:31

Disc 2

  • 1 V 7 1/2 18:09
  • 2 Jait 9:44
  • 3 Sandhya Raga 11:20
  • 4 Ghanashyam 5:08
  • 5 Tilak Shyam 23:20

Disc 3

  • 1 Sitar & Violin Duet Standout 14:33
  • 2 2nd Movement Sitar Concerto No. 1 6:13
  • 3 3rd Movement Sitar Concerto No. 1 3:30
  • 4 Morning Love 12:06
  • 5 Indo-Japan Finale 12:54
  • 6 Enchanted Dawn 11:46
  • 7 4th Movement Raga Mala 12:45

Disc 4

  • 1 Vandana 2:36
  • 2 Hey Nath 6:09
  • 3 Pather Panchali 7:01
  • 4 Supaney Mein Aye 4:12
  • 5 West Eats Meat 6:08
  • 6 Oh Bhagawan 3:39
  • 7 Friar Park 5:52
  • 8 Tana Mana 3:41
  • 9 I Am Missing You 3:41
  • 10 Ta Na Tom 6:42
  • 11 Fire Night 4:32
  • 12 Sanwaréy, Sanwaréy 3:14
  • 13 Dispute & Violence 3:00
  • 14 Shanti Mantra 6:49

Release Date

January 1, 1996

Artist Origin

British Raj

Runtime

280 min 5 sec