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 http://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

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

2. Tana Mana

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

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

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

4. Improvisation on theme Rokudan

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

5. Morning Love

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

6. Gat Kirwani

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

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

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

8. At Woodstock

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



Edited by diamond444 - 13 years ago

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

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

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

2. Here is beautiful combination of Sitar and Santoor

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

3. Norah Jone - Come away with me

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

4. Norah Jones - Sunrise

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fd02pGJx0s0
Edited by diamond444 - 13 years ago

Thanks lovely Diamond Sahab.

Excellent thread diamond ji, Pundit Ravi Shankar is one of the big names in Indian classical music who is known throughtout the world. Americans go crazy in his musical concerts. Thanks for appreciating this great artist.😊

Rag Charukeshi:

[YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JctKjVHmo2g&p=031B47638B2F417A&playnext=1&index=51[/YOUTUBE]

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

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

2. Shanti Mantra - so blissful, simply heavenly 👏

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

3. Duet with Yehudi Menuhin 👏

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


Edited by diamond444 - 13 years ago

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 😳

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 😊
Edited by diamond444 - 13 years ago

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

http://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

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

Pandit Jasraj

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

Ustad Alla Rakha

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

Pandit Bhimsen Joshi

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

Ustad Ahmed Jan Thirakwa

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

Pandit Birju Maharaj

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

Ustad Amir Khan

http://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

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

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

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

About her life, you can check it out here

http://ekikrat.in/Annapurna-Devi

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