Ragas and Sacred Sounds: Indian Classical Night
Sacred sounds from Shivkumar Sharma, Hariprasad Chaurasia, Ravi Shankar, Asha Bhosle and more.
In Indian classical music, ragas constitute specific combinations of tonic intervals potentially capable of evoking distinct emotions. Based upon ancient traditions, these subtle melodies and rhythms reflect a deep spiritual sensibility that pervades many aspects of Indian life.
Legends Shivkumar Sharma, Hariprasad Chaurasia, Ravi Shankar, and Asha Bhosle are all masters of the raga and have used its traditional forms to create transcendent music that’s reached a global audience. Many of our favorite artists have been deeply influenced by Indian classical music. Alice Coltrane, Don Cherry, Terry Riley, Jon Hassell, Mariam Zazeela and La Monte Young have all traveled to India to seek tutelage from Indian classical masters.
Join the team behind In Sheep’s Clothing as we explore sacred sounds from masters of Indian Classical music.