Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia, Zamir Ahmad Khan, Joanne Foresta - La Flute De Hariprasad Chaurasia (Raga Suddha Sarang) (1976) [Hi-Res]
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BAND/ARTIST: Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia, Zamir Ahmad Khan, Joanne Foresta
- Title: La Flute De Hariprasad Chaurasia (Raga Suddha Sarang)
- Year Of Release: 1976
- Label: KP&P - Sonodisc
- Genre: Indian Classical, Carnatic
- Quality: FLAC 24/96000; 16/44100
- Total Time: 00:52:13
- Total Size: 247; 931 MB
- WebSite: Album Preview
This album serves as an exquisite example of North Indian classical music (Hindustani), recorded during a period of growing European interest in Eastern culture. The recording centers on the bansuri (bamboo flute) of maestro Hariprasad Chaurasia, whose performance is characterized by meditative depth and technical perfection. He is accompanied by Zamir Ahmad Khan on tabla, who creates complex rhythmic structures, and Joanne Foresta on tanpura, providing the continuous background drone.
The first side of the record is entirely dedicated to Raga Suddha Sarang, an afternoon raga that conveys a mood of tranquility and romantic longing under the sun. The second side opens with Raga Madhuvanti, traditionally performed in the late afternoon, distinguished by a more emotional and passionate character. The album concludes with a Dhun, a light piece based on folk melodies, showcasing the freer and more playful side of the flute. The release was issued as part of a prestigious French series designed to introduce Western listeners to the finest examples of world music.
Tracklist:
1-1 Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia, Zamir Ahmad Khan, Joanne Foresta - Raga Suddha Sarang [26:22]
1-2 Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia, Zamir Ahmad Khan, Joanne Foresta - Raga Madhuvanti [15:23]
1-3 Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia, Zamir Ahmad Khan, Joanne Foresta - Dhun (Trad.) [10:27]
The first side of the record is entirely dedicated to Raga Suddha Sarang, an afternoon raga that conveys a mood of tranquility and romantic longing under the sun. The second side opens with Raga Madhuvanti, traditionally performed in the late afternoon, distinguished by a more emotional and passionate character. The album concludes with a Dhun, a light piece based on folk melodies, showcasing the freer and more playful side of the flute. The release was issued as part of a prestigious French series designed to introduce Western listeners to the finest examples of world music.
Tracklist:
1-1 Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia, Zamir Ahmad Khan, Joanne Foresta - Raga Suddha Sarang [26:22]
1-2 Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia, Zamir Ahmad Khan, Joanne Foresta - Raga Madhuvanti [15:23]
1-3 Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia, Zamir Ahmad Khan, Joanne Foresta - Dhun (Trad.) [10:27]
Classical | World | Ethnic | Indian / भारतीय संगीत | FLAC / APE | HD & Vinyl
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