http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.69038&rws=%2Fravi-shankar%2Ftop-tracks.rssAs the best known Indian musician, Shankar has helped expand the traditionally closed repertoire of North Indian Classical music. Under the guidance of guru Allauddin Khan, father of Ali Akbar Khan, Shankar forged a split from the more traditional styles of the equally important playing school led by Vilayat Khan. Shankar's initial innovation was a buzzier tone and flashier playing techniques that clashed with the sitar's historically more serious, solemn tone, drawing criticism from more conservative musicians. Collaborations with Western Artists such as Yehudi Menuhin and The Beatles further opened the music's boundaries, paving the way for more experimental outings by artists including Zakir Hussain and Trilok Gurtu. Though his sound became synonymous with psychedelia in the '60s, Shankar did not enjoy the role of "trip" leader. Indeed, it takes a very clear mind and vigorous practice to reach the level of technical mastery and spiritual power that Shankar has achieved. - Jessy TerryHindustani Instrumentalen720Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:25:43 -0800 http://static.realone.com/rotw/images/logo_rhapsody_113x22.gif http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.69038&rws=%2Fravi-shankar%2Ftop-tracks.rss As the best known Indian musician, Shankar has helped expand the traditionally closed repertoire of North Indian Classical music. Under the guidance of guru Allauddin Khan, father of Ali Akbar Khan, Shankar forged a split from the more traditional styles of the equally important playing school led by Vilayat Khan. Shankar's initial innovation was a buzzier tone and flashier playing techniques that clashed with the sitar's historically more serious, solemn tone, drawing criticism from more conservative musicians. Collaborations with Western Artists such as Yehudi Menuhin and The Beatles further opened the music's boundaries, paving the way for more experimental outings by artists including Zakir Hussain and Trilok Gurtu. Though his sound became synonymous with psychedelia in the '60s, Shankar did not enjoy the role of "trip" leader. Indeed, it takes a very clear mind and vigorous practice to reach the level of technical mastery and spiritual power that Shankar has achieved. - Jessy Terry http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.2731575&rws=%2Fravi-shankar%2Ftop-tracks.rss Hindustani Instrumental Tue, 6 May 1997 00:00:00 -0700 Top Tracks by Ravi Shankar on Rhapsody Online 2731575 tra.2731575 Ravi Shankar art.69038 0.99 Chants Of India alb.117814 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/1/6/3/4/514361_170x170.jpg 2005-06-14 00:00:00.0 1997-05-06 00:00:00.0 true Vandanaa Trayee tra.2731575 268000 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.2731575&rws=%2Fravi-shankar%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.2731575&variant=data&rws=%2Fravi-shankar%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.2731577&rws=%2Fravi-shankar%2Ftop-tracks.rss Hindustani Instrumental Tue, 6 May 1997 00:00:00 -0700 Top Tracks by Ravi Shankar on Rhapsody Online 2731577 tra.2731577 Ravi Shankar art.69038 0.99 Chants Of India alb.117814 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/1/6/3/4/514361_170x170.jpg 2005-06-14 00:00:00.0 1997-05-06 00:00:00.0 true Vedic Chanting tra.2731577 189000 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.2731577&rws=%2Fravi-shankar%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.2731577&variant=data&rws=%2Fravi-shankar%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.2731578&rws=%2Fravi-shankar%2Ftop-tracks.rss Hindustani Instrumental Tue, 6 May 1997 00:00:00 -0700 Top Tracks by Ravi Shankar on Rhapsody Online 2731578 tra.2731578 Ravi Shankar art.69038 0.0 Chants Of India alb.117814 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/1/6/3/4/514361_170x170.jpg 2005-06-14 00:00:00.0 1997-05-06 00:00:00.0 true Asato Maa tra.2731578 429000 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.2731578&rws=%2Fravi-shankar%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.2731578&variant=data&rws=%2Fravi-shankar%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.2731576&rws=%2Fravi-shankar%2Ftop-tracks.rss Hindustani Instrumental Tue, 6 May 1997 00:00:00 -0700 Top Tracks by Ravi Shankar on Rhapsody Online 2731576 tra.2731576 Ravi Shankar art.69038 0.99 Chants Of India alb.117814 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/1/6/3/4/514361_170x170.jpg 2005-06-14 00:00:00.0 1997-05-06 00:00:00.0 true Omkaaraaya Namaha tra.2731576 111000 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.2731576&rws=%2Fravi-shankar%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.2731576&variant=data&rws=%2Fravi-shankar%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.2731581&rws=%2Fravi-shankar%2Ftop-tracks.rss Hindustani Instrumental Tue, 6 May 1997 00:00:00 -0700 Top Tracks by Ravi Shankar on Rhapsody Online 2731581 tra.2731581 Ravi Shankar art.69038 0.99 Chants Of India alb.117814 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/1/6/3/4/514361_170x170.jpg 2005-06-14 00:00:00.0 1997-05-06 00:00:00.0 true Gaayatri tra.2731581 205000 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.2731581&rws=%2Fravi-shankar%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.2731581&variant=data&rws=%2Fravi-shankar%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.30426820&rws=%2Fravi-shankar%2Ftop-tracks.rss Hindustani Instrumental Mon, 6 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0700 Top Tracks by Ravi Shankar on Rhapsody Online 30426820 tra.30426820 Ravi Shankar art.69038 0.99 Call Of The Earth - 12 Meditations On The Sitar alb.30417822 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/7/2/6/9/1819627_170x170.jpg 2009-07-06 00:00:00.0 2009-07-06 00:00:00.0 true The Smile Of Beauty (Raga Mishra Mand) tra.30426820 489000 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.30426820&rws=%2Fravi-shankar%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.30426820&variant=data&rws=%2Fravi-shankar%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.2731587&rws=%2Fravi-shankar%2Ftop-tracks.rss Hindustani Instrumental Tue, 6 May 1997 00:00:00 -0700 Top Tracks by Ravi Shankar on Rhapsody Online 2731587 tra.2731587 Ravi Shankar art.69038 0.99 Chants Of India alb.117814 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/1/6/3/4/514361_170x170.jpg 2005-06-14 00:00:00.0 1997-05-06 00:00:00.0 true Svara Mantra tra.2731587 271000 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.2731587&rws=%2Fravi-shankar%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.2731587&variant=data&rws=%2Fravi-shankar%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.2731582&rws=%2Fravi-shankar%2Ftop-tracks.rss Hindustani Instrumental Tue, 6 May 1997 00:00:00 -0700 Top Tracks by Ravi Shankar on Rhapsody Online 2731582 tra.2731582 Ravi Shankar art.69038 0.99 Chants Of India alb.117814 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/1/6/3/4/514361_170x170.jpg 2005-06-14 00:00:00.0 1997-05-06 00:00:00.0 true Mahaa Mrityunjaya tra.2731582 279000 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.2731582&rws=%2Fravi-shankar%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.2731582&variant=data&rws=%2Fravi-shankar%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.2731579&rws=%2Fravi-shankar%2Ftop-tracks.rss Hindustani Instrumental Tue, 6 May 1997 00:00:00 -0700 Top Tracks by Ravi Shankar on Rhapsody Online 2731579 tra.2731579 Ravi Shankar art.69038 0.99 Chants Of India alb.117814 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/1/6/3/4/514361_170x170.jpg 2005-06-14 00:00:00.0 1997-05-06 00:00:00.0 true Sahanaa Vavatu tra.2731579 264000 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.2731579&rws=%2Fravi-shankar%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.2731579&variant=data&rws=%2Fravi-shankar%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.2731580&rws=%2Fravi-shankar%2Ftop-tracks.rss Hindustani Instrumental Tue, 6 May 1997 00:00:00 -0700 Top Tracks by Ravi Shankar on Rhapsody Online 2731580 tra.2731580 Ravi Shankar art.69038 0.99 Chants Of India alb.117814 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/1/6/3/4/514361_170x170.jpg 2005-06-14 00:00:00.0 1997-05-06 00:00:00.0 true Poornamadah tra.2731580 84000 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.2731580&rws=%2Fravi-shankar%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.2731580&variant=data&rws=%2Fravi-shankar%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.30426821&rws=%2Fravi-shankar%2Ftop-tracks.rss Hindustani Instrumental Mon, 6 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0700 Top Tracks by Ravi Shankar on Rhapsody Online 30426821 tra.30426821 Ravi Shankar art.69038 0.99 Call Of The Earth - 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