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.
Shankar Family & Friends is an album by Ravi Shankar, released in 1974. A vibrant fusion of Hindustani classical music with contemporary influences, celebrating cultural unity and familial bonds. 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. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Shankar Family & Friends sound like?
A vibrant fusion of Hindustani classical music with contemporary influences, celebrating cultural unity and familial bonds. Rooted in Indian classical music and Hindustani classical music.
What makes Shankar Family & Friends by Ravi Shankar notable?
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. 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.
How many songs are on Shankar Family & Friends?
Shankar Family & Friends has 14 tracks, running approximately 49 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 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
Release Date
January 1, 1974
Artist Origin
British Raj
Runtime
49 min 38 sec
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