context Flashcards
1
Q
who is Anoushka Shankar the daughter of?
A
Ravi Shankar- taught George Harrison the sitar. taught his daughter sitar, she gained recognition as a composer
2
Q
what fusion is this album?
A
fused with Indian classical music:
-classical sitar and other indian instruments
-traditional indian vocals
-atmospheric bollywood style sonorities
western elements:
-electronic instruments (guitar, drums, synths)
-piano
-western pop elements
-some aspects of harmonic language
3
Q
who did Shankar collaborate with?
A
Utkarsha Kale- percussionist
Salim Merchant- bollywood film composer
Gaurav Raina
Norah Jones- composer and jazz singer (Shankar’s half-sister)
