Even though I have studied the theory and practice of Indian music for years, I remain a ‘Western’ musician and one aspect of Western music is the magic of harmony.” “Shankar and I had been touring with Shakti and I was constantly inspired by his superb voice and gigantic talent. “The idea for this album appeared in my mind early 2013,” says McLaughlin. ![]() Is That So? will be released Januvia Abstract Logix. A preview of the album’s first song, “Sakhi,” that Relix premiered earlier today, is available now. Joining the duo is their life-long friend and musical brother Ustad Zakir Hussain on the tabla, who has been collaborating with McLaughlin since they founded Shakti in the early ‘70s, acknowledged by most to be the first groundbreaking crossover East-West musical group. Six years in the making, Is That So? is one of John McLaughlin’s deepest and most profound musical collaborations with prolific Indian composer and vocalist Shankar Mahadevan.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |