Saturday, January 22, 2005

Ananda Shankar and his music

Somethings in life just goes unnoticed. When I was in Bangalore last decemeber, I picked up an unknown CD from a store as usual. It was interesting to read that the musician was from India and the music too was from India but the CD was "Imported" from some xxx company! After listening to the music I couldnt help myself being shocked. The musician was Ananda Shankar [the nephew of Pt. Ravi Shankar]. For all those who love music, especially those in or from India, Ananda Shankar should have been an household name.He is one of those founders of what today is called the "INDIAN FUSION MUSIC". The way he blended and experimented the classical Indian music with western beats was pure magic! The album includes breathtaking compilations like Tori, Jungle symphony, Alma Ata, Betelnutters, Pluck and never to forget Tanusree [ok....that includes almost every piece now]. Its a pity that a great musician like Ananda Shankar and his music still remains unknown to most. He disappeared unnamed in 1999. The Indian fusion music scenario has thus lost an important character. I am on the lookout for more of his music.....please inform me if you know.

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