Ravi Shankar, Alla Rakha – Sound Of The Sitar (VG/VG+) – LP, NZ 1967

Sound Of The Sitar is an LP by Ravi Shankar, Alla Rakha from 1967 released on the Festival Records label.

About this album

Sound Of The Sitar is a landmark Hindustani classical album, pairing Ravi Shankar’s lyrical sitar with Alla Rakha’s propulsive tabla. Issued in 1966, it presents the duo in a focused, elegant setting that highlights melodic development, rhythmic invention and the conversational depth at the heart of Indian classical music. Shankar’s international profile helped bring the sitar to a wider global audience in the 1960s, while Rakha’s subtle virtuosity gives the performance its drive and balance. The result is a concise, enduring statement of classical discipline and expressive freedom, with pieces such as Tala Sawari and Pahari Dhun illustrating its range.

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