A Handful of Beauty

by Shakti With John McLaughlin

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Blistering acoustic virtuosity meets deep spiritual resonance on this groundbreaking fusion of Western jazz improvisation and classical Indian music. John McLaughlin's custom acoustic guitar weaves incredibly complex, high-velocity patterns alongside the masterful tabla and violin work of his Indian counterparts. The album successfully transcends mere cultural pastiche, creating a genuinely unified and fiercely energetic new musical vocabulary.

Genres

  • Jazz Fusion
  • Indo Jazz

Tracklist

  1. La Danse Du Bonheur (with John McLaughlin)
  2. Lady L
  3. India
  4. Kriti
  5. Isis
  6. Two Sisters