Ravi Shankar and Ali AkbarKahn - The Master Musicians Of India
Review by Yorvis Rivas
The Master Musicians of India, a collaboration between Ravi Shankar and Ali Akbar Khan, is a mesmerizing album that showcases the incredible talents of two of India's most renowned musicians. The album features a series of ragas, or traditional Indian musical compositions, that are performed with exquisite precision and emotion.
The album opens with "Raga Bilashkani Todi," a hauntingly beautiful piece that showcases the intricate interplay between Shankar's sitar and Khan's sarod. The musicians' virtuosity is on full display throughout the album, as they seamlessly weave together complex melodies and rhythms.
Throughout the album, Shankar and Khan demonstrate a deep understanding of the nuances of Indian classical music, creating a rich and vibrant sonic landscape that captures the essence of the genre. The delicate interplay between the two musicians is particularly impressive, as they trade off solos and seamlessly blend their instruments together.
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Raga Palas Kafi | 20:15 | |
| Raga Bilashkani Todi | 19:56 |
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Catalog Numbers
- PR20 1078-2, PR 1078
- PR 1078
- PRST 7537
- DOZ418
- BVST 1078, PR 1078
Labels
- Prestige
- Doxy
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Formats
- CD
- Album
- Reissue
- Remastered
- Vinyl
- LP
- Stereo
- 180 gram
- Mono
- High Fidelity
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Manufactured By | ZYX Music |
| Printed By | Doxy Music |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Liner Notes | Robert Perlongo |
| Music By | Indian Traditional |
| Sarod | Ali Akbar-Khan |
| Sitar | Ravi Shankar |
| Tabla | Kanall Dutta |
| Tambourine | Ashish Kumar, N.C. Mullick |
| Tambura | Ashish Kumar, N.C. Mullick |
| Mastered By | RVG |
Notes
- Digipak packaging
- 20-Bit Remastered
- Manufactured under license for distribution by ZYX-Music
- Made in Germany.
- Recorded in 1959. Liner notes by Robert Perlongo (July 1964).
- Stereo original with blue and silver label having the trident logo on the right side.
- All songs traditional, recorded in 1959.
- Mono original with blue and silver labels having "High Fidelity" at left and the trident logo at right.
- All music traditional; recorded in 1959. Liner notes by Robert Perlongo (July 1964).
- Blue label and silver writing. Catalog number is PR 1078 on cover and BVST 1078 on labels.
Barcodes
- Barcode: 0 90204 70392 0
- Label Code: LC 00313
- Rights Society: BIEM/GEMA
- Barcode (on sticker): 889397884185
- Matrix / Runout (Side A): 97479E1/A
- Matrix / Runout (Side B): 97479E2/A
- Matrix / Runout (Side 1 Label): PR 1078
- Matrix / Runout (Side 2 Label): PR 1078
- Matrix / Runout (Side 1 Runout): PRLP 1078 A RVG
- Matrix / Runout (Side 2 Runout): PRLP 1078 B RVG
About Ravi Shankar and Ali AkbarKahn
Real Name
- Robindro Shaunkor Chowdhury
Name Vars
- Chant Of India
- Mr. Ravi
- Pandit Ravi Shankar
- Pandit Ravishankar
- Pt. Ravi Shankar
- Pt.Ravi Shankar
- R. Shankar
- R. Shapkar
- Rabindra
- Ravi
- Ravi Shankar Project
- Ravi Shanker
- Ravishankar
- Revi
- Shankar
- The Ravi Shankar Project
- The Shankar Family
- Р. Шанкар
- Рави Шанкар
- Роби Шанкар
- ראווי שאנקר
- راوی شانکار
- पं. रवि शंकर
- पं. रवि शंकर,
- पन्डित रवि शंकर
Summary by Yorvis Rivas
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