R膩gas & T膩las

by Ravi Shankar

R膩gas & T膩las cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1964
  • Label: World Pacific
  • Country: India
  • Length: 52:27
  • Community rating: 4.07/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Sitarist Ravi Shankar performs traditional Hindustani classical compositions accompanied by Alla Rakha on tabla. The recording documents extended, microtonal improvisations based on complex rhythmic cycles and the droning resonance of the tambura.

Genres

Descriptors: acoustic, complex, technical, instrumental, atmospheric, improvisation, traditional, long-form, virtuosic

Tracklist

  1. Rupak Tal (5:08)
  2. Raga Madhu-Kauns (Gat in Ektal: 12 Beats) (20:57)
  3. Raga Jogiya (Medium and fast Gat in Tintal: 16 Beats) (15:53)
  4. Dhun (Kaharwa Tal: 8 Beats) (10:27)

Credits

  • Ravi Shankar - primary artist, sitar
  • Alla Rakha - primary artist, tabla
  • Prodyot Sen - tambura

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