Teacher, The (Key Works 1969-1985) - Ravi Shankar

Advantages: One of the most passionate performances of Ravi Shankar
Disadvantages: none at all

...relatively free from this domination. This led to the emergence of two forms of Indian Music namely Hindustani (North Indian) and Carnatic (South Indian). The British rule in India influenced Music further with the introduction of Violin, and poetry gained importance, with the use of music to promote nationalism during the freedom struggle... The twentieth century also saw the arrival of Indian cinema, which further popularized music among common man. The early years of Indian Film music was dominated by Classical songs and Classically trained singers. The post independence period saw classical Indian music gaining global recognition. "Ravi Shankar" one of the greatest players of the Sitar, worked with the Beatles while "Ali Akbar Khan" popularized the Sarod in the west. The twentieth century also saw collaborations between Indian... Read review

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Advantages: great dvd
Disadvantages: none

...this is one of the best dvds i have ever seen. not only does it give an accurate picture of the daily toils of the celebrity ravi shankar as well as the father and husband ravi shankar, but it also gives the performer ravi shankar with the second disc of him with his immensly talented daughter Anoushka Shankar and world class precussionists bikram ghosh and tanmay bose (i think!). this was truly an exceptional and unique dvd as i have seen nothing similar for any other indian / hindustani (north indian) / carnatic (south indian) musician. this built up a brilliant image of his childhood and past as well as sharing his 80th birthday with us. i thought this was an extremely well thought out unique brilliant dvd well worth the money.... Read review

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Advantages: AMAZING!
Disadvantages: none

...What can i say! Pandit Ravi Shankarji is an absolute legend. Having met him twice I have had the experience of meeting a true guru of music. This cd is what you can really call world global fusion. Its a lovely blend of all sorts of music but it also has some indian classical tracks such as track 5 which happens to be my absolute favourite! i love it to bits. The whole thing is very well orchestrated. The music is also astheitically pleasing and there are some good on the go tracks for car/ train journeys! :D This cd is an amazing blend of indian modes and scales with western ideaology and orchestration but the combination is so well done that the result blows you away. I would definately reccomend this to anyone who is interested in world music. Also, it is great for people learning about orchestration or fusion.... Read review

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