Indian Classical Music - Pandit Ravi Shankar

Since the flavor of the season is classical, thought of introducing a topic related to classical music. As for Ravi Shankar, nothing new to say about him as most of us already know much about him. You can check https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ravi_Shankar for facts about him.

I have tried to post those videos only which hopefully will be of interest to even non-classical persons. The videos also gives us a glimpse of what actually Indian classical music is all about. In conclusion, if properly represented Indian classical music can be an extremely enriching and rewarding experience for the listener.

1. Tarana

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKurVRvkmKc

2. Tana Mana

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qh3P6fVEyZc

3. Pop festival 1967 with Ustad Alla Rakha (Can't stop myself 👏 )

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6PkdbWmBuE

4. Improvisation on theme Rokudan

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKceywea5T8

5. Morning Love

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FL25XGjmLmU

6. Gat Kirwani

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPf1TG9LR-4

7. With Ustad Alla Rakha on Dick Cavett Show (both complemented each other very well)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gWCiLexilY

8. At Woodstock

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgc-fYm8pws

Here are his two daughters. Thought of mentioning them too.😊

1. Mishra Pilu - the accompanying musicians also di a wonderful job

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BgCpkduEQ7U

2. Here is beautiful combination of Sitar and Santoor

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTLSSztuWTs

3. Norah Jone - Come away with me

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbjZPFBD6JU

4. Norah Jones - Sunrise

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fd02pGJx0s0

1. Raag Sandhya - with Ustad Asad Khan (Veena)
Second half is marvelous 👏

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oMiPsv05J10

2. Shanti Mantra - so blissful, simply heavenly 👏

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyDU5QwSSRU

3. Duet with Yehudi Menuhin 👏

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JAh-WBMs84

Originally posted by: Dabulls23

PT. Ravishanker ji performing in LA this or next wk on wednesday per my son...Wish it was something we could have gone to but it is far and on wk day evening 😳

You can always check on YT 😊. Also considering his age he may not be at his peak nowadays 😊

Originally posted by: diamond444

You can always check on YT 😊. Also considering his age he may not be at his peak nowadays 😊

You know I would not say that because when he does not look or sound 75, 80 or 85 + while playing....I have been to his concert since 1986 and everytime I go he is better and better...Would give anything to see him...Same for most legends... My fav being Ustaad Amjad Ali Khan 👏

This is a most wonderful documentary on Pandit Ravi Shankar by All India Radio. Do watch this 👍🏼

Part 1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtq1xqTperk

P.S. On a side note, here are some documentaries on some other doyens of Indian fine arts. You can get the other parts on the right side.

Baba Allauddin Khan

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83RrFWXusQE

Pandit Jasraj

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbTI7ktbP_0

Ustad Alla Rakha

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkla3jdVUFc

Pandit Bhimsen Joshi

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kdbvcbZdxtI

Ustad Ahmed Jan Thirakwa

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxe7B9p04yg

Pandit Birju Maharaj

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLTmKqocK88

Ustad Amir Khan

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3twAAtmTWug

Do check out the videos uploaded by the user RaagRasa.

Here is a recording of Annaprna Devi (Ravi Shankar's 1st wife)

1. Manjh Khamaj

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jetdF9v4LPI

2. You can find other recordings of her at this link (check out the malkauns).

https://www.sawf.org/library/?d=page&pid=sp149&parent=57

About her life, you can check it out here

https://ekikrat.in/Annapurna-Devi

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annapurna_Devi