Anoushka Shankar

On the show this time, it’s the avant-garde sitar of Anoushka Shankar.  Anoushka Shankar is a master musician, as well as being a composer and producer. She studied with her famous father - Ravi Shankar - who had a smaller instrument made for his 7 year old daughter.  She made her professional debut at thirteen, and over the years she has reinvented sitar music, playing with musicians from various genres, cultures and geographies, looking for new situations and contexts to use its inimitable voice.  As she puts it, she “de-exotified” the Sitar.  Flamenco, hip hop, jazz, and cinematic scores are all fair game.  Her latest record, the first of a trilogy is called “Chapter 1: FOREVER, FOR NOW.” Featuring production and collaboration from Arooj Aftab and Nils Frahm.  It is available through Leiter, and on streaming services.

Recorded October 17th, 2023

1. Boat To Nowhere
2. Secret Heart
3. Dancing In Madness
4. Stolen Moments 

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