Ananda Shankar And His Music

Description

M. Bongo proudly presents an official reissue of an iconic and exploratory album by the Indian sitar master Ananda Shankar, aptly titled Ananda Shankar And His Music. Released on His Master's Voice in 1976, the album is a sublime collage of sitar-funk, traditional Indian classical music and psychedelic grooves, from the Indian sitarist, composer and musician. Nephew of the legendary Indian sitar virtuoso Ravi Shankar, Ananda’s musical family and upbringing led to a deep respect for and love of the musical richness that emanated from his birthplace. His travels to the west coast of America in the late 60s, however, saw Shankar immersed in the burgeoning psychedelic rock scene. The collision of these two musical worlds with a whole range of other eastern and western influences on Ananda Shankar And His Music is a truly fascinating combination. The sensational Indian funk tracks Streets Of Calcutta and Dancing Drums became dancefloor favourites in the mid-90s, when they were unearthed by adventurous DJs. The blend of heavy drum funk with Indian music and psychedelia is the perfect melting pot. Tasty and balanced, it still sounds fresh and exciting 40 years later.