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Magic Carpet
6,172 listeners
There are at least two artists with this name, including: 1) Magic Carpet was an Anglo-India psychedelic folk-rock band formed in 1971. 2… read moreThere are at least two artists with this name, including: 1) Magic Carpet was an Anglo-India psychedelic folk-rock band formed in 1971. 2) Magic Carpet was the disco alter ego of Dúo Dinámico. 1) Magic Carpet was an Anglo-India psyche… read moreThere are at least two artists with this name, including: 1) Magic Carpet was an Anglo-India psychedelic folk-rock band formed in 1971. 2) Magic Carpet was the disco alter ego of Dúo Dinámico. 1) Magic Carpet was an Anglo-India psychedelic folk-rock band formed in 1971 with Clem Alford on sita… read more -
Ravi Shankar & Yehudi Menuhin
21,175 listeners
That a Western violinist should choose to pair with the illustrious Ravi Shankar is not in itself surprising. The violin was fully absorbed… read moreThat a Western violinist should choose to pair with the illustrious Ravi Shankar is not in itself surprising. The violin was fully absorbed (and tuned much lower) by the Indian classical music establishment by the 19th century, and more … read moreThat a Western violinist should choose to pair with the illustrious Ravi Shankar is not in itself surprising. The violin was fully absorbed (and tuned much lower) by the Indian classical music establishment by the 19th century, and more recently …. However, aside from being a highly accompl… read more -
The Ananda Shankar Experience and State of Bengal
9,666 listeners
The sitarist and nephew of Ravi Shankar, Ananda Shankar (11 December 1942 - 26 March 1999), joins with the DJ and producer Sam Zaman, also … read moreThe sitarist and nephew of Ravi Shankar, Ananda Shankar (11 December 1942 - 26 March 1999), joins with the DJ and producer Sam Zaman, also known as State of Bengal, to create a fusion where Indian traditional music, sitars and tablas mee… read moreThe sitarist and nephew of Ravi Shankar, Ananda Shankar (11 December 1942 - 26 March 1999), joins with the DJ and producer Sam Zaman, also known as State of Bengal, to create a fusion where Indian traditional music, sitars and tablas meet western guitars, hip-hop and breakbeats. In the late 1960s… read more -
Shahid Parvez
12,324 listeners
He is one of the leading sitar players of his generation.(born 14 October 1955) Ustad Shahid Parvez was a child prodigy who began receiving… read moreHe is one of the leading sitar players of his generation.(born 14 October 1955) Ustad Shahid Parvez was a child prodigy who began receiving instruction from his father in singing and tablas at the age of three, and sitar at the age of fo… read moreHe is one of the leading sitar players of his generation.(born 14 October 1955) Ustad Shahid Parvez was a child prodigy who began receiving instruction from his father in singing and tablas at the age of three, and sitar at the age of four. His style has been influenced by his father's cousi… read more -
Nikhil Banerjee
23,501 listeners
Nikhil Banerjee (Bangla: নিখিল ব্যানার্জী) (14 October 1931–27 January 1986) was one of India's most prominent sitar players of the se… read moreNikhil Banerjee (Bangla: নিখিল ব্যানার্জী) (14 October 1931–27 January 1986) was one of India's most prominent sitar players of the second half of the 20th Century. He never achieved the glamour of Vilayat Khan or his gurubhai Ravi … read moreNikhil Banerjee (Bangla: নিখিল ব্যানার্জী) (14 October 1931–27 January 1986) was one of India's most prominent sitar players of the second half of the 20th Century. He never achieved the glamour of Vilayat Khan or his gurubhai Ravi Shankar, but Nikhil Banerjee did win great critical acclaim … read more -
Jay Kishor
3,796 listeners
Jay Kishor is an Indian musician, playing the sitar and surbahar, as well as the guitar. Kishor's teachers have included Annapurna Dev… read moreJay Kishor is an Indian musician, playing the sitar and surbahar, as well as the guitar. Kishor's teachers have included Annapurna Devi, Brij Bhushan Kabra, and Raj Bhan Singh Thakursaheb. He has collaborated with guitarists Stanle… read moreJay Kishor is an Indian musician, playing the sitar and surbahar, as well as the guitar. Kishor's teachers have included Annapurna Devi, Brij Bhushan Kabra, and Raj Bhan Singh Thakursaheb. He has collaborated with guitarists Stanley Jordan and the late Michael Hedges. Kishor is also the fo… read more -
Big Jim Sullivan
4,326 listeners
Big Jim Sullivan (born James George Thompkins, 14th February 1941, in Uxbridge, Middlesex, England; died 2nd October 2012) was an English p… read moreBig Jim Sullivan (born James George Thompkins, 14th February 1941, in Uxbridge, Middlesex, England; died 2nd October 2012) was an English popular music musician, whose career started in 1959. During his time he was the most prolific sess… read moreBig Jim Sullivan (born James George Thompkins, 14th February 1941, in Uxbridge, Middlesex, England; died 2nd October 2012) was an English popular music musician, whose career started in 1959. During his time he was the most prolific session guitarist in the UK, playing on 55 number one UK hit sin… read more -
Vilayat Khan
33,491 listeners
Vilayat Khan (Bangla: িবলােয়ত খাঁ Bilaeet Khã) (b. August 8, 1928–March 13, 2004) was one of India's well known sitar maestros, born … read moreVilayat Khan (Bangla: িবলােয়ত খাঁ Bilaeet Khã) (b. August 8, 1928–March 13, 2004) was one of India's well known sitar maestros, born in Gauripur in Mymensingh, Bangladesh. He recorded his first 78-RPM disc at the age of 8, and gave… read moreVilayat Khan (Bangla: িবলােয়ত খাঁ Bilaeet Khã) (b. August 8, 1928–March 13, 2004) was one of India's well known sitar maestros, born in Gauripur in Mymensingh, Bangladesh. He recorded his first 78-RPM disc at the age of 8, and gave his last concert in 2004 at the age of 75. Vilayat Khan was… read more -
The Folkswingers
1,635 listeners
The Folkswingers were an American studio band with constantly changing personnel. On 12 String Guitar!, an instrumental folk album released… read moreThe Folkswingers were an American studio band with constantly changing personnel. On 12 String Guitar!, an instrumental folk album released in 1963, they are Glen Campbell on 12-string guitar and The Dillards, an American bluegrass band … read moreThe Folkswingers were an American studio band with constantly changing personnel. On 12 String Guitar!, an instrumental folk album released in 1963, they are Glen Campbell on 12-string guitar and The Dillards, an American bluegrass band from Salem, Missouri. The producer Jim Dickson called the gr… read more -
Purbayan Chatterjee
7,067 listeners
Purbayan Chatterjee gave his first sensational performance at the age of 5 at the India Festival in Basel in 1982. He is accepted as the mo… read morePurbayan Chatterjee gave his first sensational performance at the age of 5 at the India Festival in Basel in 1982. He is accepted as the most gifted torch‐bearer of the Senia‐Maihar Gharana (school) of Baba Alauddin Khan and has become a… read morePurbayan Chatterjee gave his first sensational performance at the age of 5 at the India Festival in Basel in 1982. He is accepted as the most gifted torch‐bearer of the Senia‐Maihar Gharana (school) of Baba Alauddin Khan and has become a powerful force in the Indian Classical Music scenario. At t… read more