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To do justice to the loving memory of this great musician, I pay him this tribute.

His Name is Ananda Shankar !!!!!!!

He's a young man with a sitar and a dream (to combine Western and Indian music) and he's excited about The Rolling Stones and The Doors. Fantastic wild rock & raga from a timeless instrument made from a pumpkin in the year of man on the moon.

Ananda Shankar (11 December 1942 - 26 March 1999) was an Indian musician best known for fusing Western and Eastern musical styles way back in 1960s.Ananda Shankar 's musical legacy is best remembered by his uncanny ability to fuze the musical ideals of traditional Indian music with Western pop.

Musical Lineage:

Ananda Shankar was Ravi Shankar's Nephew

To most people, "India's greatest musician" means Pandit Ravi Shankar, whose ragas briefly pacified the world in the tumultuous 1960s. And there are those who say Ravi's wife was better than he. But it was Ravi's nephew Ananda who became the voice of modern India in all its contrasting elements.

The son of famous arranger-choreographer Uday Shankar & dancer Amala, Ananda had all of the expertise, talent, and perfectionists' dedication of the previous generation. He studied five years under Dr. Lalmani Misra, head of the Department of Music at Benaras Hindu University; following his intense tutelage, he spent two years abroad, where he studied western classical and pop as well as multi-media. While his ability to perform and compose rivalled that of his famous father and uncle, he identified more with his own generation.

A Musical Prodigy:

In ways never previously imagined --much less executed even by other master musicians-- he alone merged Indian and western, classical and rock, lyrical and funky, exotic and commercial, traditional and progressive. Given the enormity of the task and the sharp contrast between his success and the failures of so many "raga rock" practitioners, Ananda Shankar can be seen as one of the greatest musical figures of the twentieth century.

His 1970 debut album on Reprise featured covers of tunes by the Rolling Stones and the Doors as well as his own (better) music. The album's success led to an expansion of his orchestra including dancers and multi-media effects. His wife Tanusree choreographed. After his first Indian LP was released, Ananda's music became a fixture on radio, television, and in theatre. Airlines, fashion shows, and the film industry recognized his as the modern sound of India.

Even years after his sudden from heart failure his music can be heard at least on U.S. radio and in fashion shows, thanks largely to a reissue and a compilation.

Ananda was the great modernizer of Indian music, as influential as Mighty Sparrow and Kui Lee were in updating and promoting their respective traditions. He won the Indian equivalent of a Grammy Award for the score of "Chorus" in 1974. Other soundtracks featuring his work may have been released in India. Throughout his career, his sound remained fairly consistent, and his vision never flagged until his untimely death. Yet India and the world still have not completely caught on to his talent and significance.

Ananda Shankar & his Music became legendary in the 1990s simply because Capitol picked "Streets of Calcutta" and "Dancing Drums" for a Blue Note break-beat compilation. But there is plenty more material of the same caliber, even on that album. Later, rarer albums yield even more impressive music, and there are plenty of tracks waiting to be discovered and played by adventurous DJs.

The beat of the tabla is as vital to Indian music as the conga to African and Latin. While the Moog, sitar, and Western themes distinguish Shankar's music as fresh and original, the cacaphony of tabla beats grounds the music in simmering Bombay, timeless ragas, and the splendor of Shankar musical royalty. In other places, such as the Missing You tribute to Uday, Ananda uses vibes and flute to great effect. And still elsewhere the elements of Indian soundtracks, such as occasional female voice and strings, add power and excitement.

Call it futuristic exoticism or Indian soul music. Like other examples of the best revolutionary music, the wonders of Ananda Shankar will sound forever ahead of their time: definitely far out, and yet as familiar and comforting as Mom's cooking.

BID NOW TO OWN A PIECE OF MUSIC HISTORY!

YOU ARE BIDDING FOR A SET OF SIX VINYL RECORDS

OF ANANDA SHANKAR :

1)      MISSING YOU – 45 RPM LP

2)      A MUSICAL DISCOVERY OF INDIA

3)      ANANDA SHANKAR - Reprise

4)      ANANDA SHANKAR & HIS MUSIC

5)      2001: ANANDA SHANAR & HIS ORCHESTRA

6)      LONESONG STREET – Poems by Pritish Nandy Music By Ananda Shankar

Vinyl Condition: The quality of sound of all records is very good. There are slights surface marks on some which do not affect sound quality.

Sleeve Condition: All are in good condition.

This superb collection is a very rare one that you will not find anywhere else.

Ananda Shankar’s vinyls are a highly prized collectible the world over.

And getting his most famous works all at one place is …………MIND BLOWING!!!!

At once you can boast of a terrific collection even if you have been a late riser!!!

The sudden death of this renegade pioneer made the value of all his albums skyrocket overnight.

Though this void can never be filled, he will live on through his music in our hearts !!

The low starting price does not reflect actual value, bidders will get the item to where is should be!

The value of his vinyls are soaring with each passing day & they are also a very good investment today.

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 Very Rare- 45rpm LP

A different sound than usual for Ananda -- but still pretty great! The record's dedicated to his father, dance expert Uday Shankar- the creative & imaginative dance exponent.

It has got a sound that's sparer and more soundtrack-like than some of Ananda's more famous funk work. The overall approach is still superb and it shows that Shankar could be just as great at carving out a sweet melody as he was at chopping up a funky groove.

Side 1:

Missing You

Lonely

Dreams forever

Side 2:

I Remember

Togehterness

Baba

Almora

VINYL 2) Ananda Shankar – A Musical Discovery of India – LP

If there is one LP that brings out the joyous spirit of India, it is this one. Brought out by the Indian Tourism Development Corporation in the late 70s, this was at a time when India was still undiscovered as a tourist land by the West. And who better to introduce India to the West than the master of the raga-rock, Ananda Shankar? All the compositions of this LP are inspired by the timelessness of the land, and inspire the same emotion in those who listen. Labeled exotically as “Namaskar”, “the Hill Train”, “Kaziranga Beat”, “Akbar’s Jewels”, “Brindavan Revel”, “Dawn at Varanasi” and “Discovery of India”, the tracks are a heady mix of classical sitar, local folk influences as well as some super-fast paced beats.

Side 1:

“Namaskar”

“the Hill Train”

“Kaziranga Beat”

Side 2:

“Akbar’s Jewels”

“Brindavan Revel”

“Dawn at Varanasi”

“Discovery of India”

VINYL 3) Ananda Shankar -- Ananda Shankar ... LP

Insanely fantastic! This LP was recorded and released when young Ananda was discovering pop and psychedelism in western music, while on a trip on the US West Coast. He is here accompanied with American musicians playing bass, drums, guitar, keyboards and moog, plus an Indian tabla player. Two incredible covers of "Jumping Jack Flash" and "Light My Fire", now become ultra classic. And crazy scented sitar groove on "Sagar", "Metamorphosis" and "Raghupati" (own compositions or reinterpretations of Indian devotionnal songs).  Shankar was one of the hippest sitar players of the 60s -- an artist who was not only steeped in the strongest traditions of Indian music heard in other more mainstream players, but one who also had a keen ear for modder and funkier grooves of the time! This rare American set by Ananda is one of his greatest ever -- a brilliant mix of funky backings and tripped out sitar work -- done in a way that blends together soul, funk, and rock -- all given a particularly cool Indian twist. The vibe is very much in the best funky Bollywood style -- but was actually done years before most Bollywood funk.

This second LP by Ananda Shankar holds up incredible sounds and not one second wasted. There are tight, almost suspensive rock tunes, great wild use of moog, fantastic sitar psych, achingly beautiful melodies and mind-melting sitar psychedelia; it's as if he recorded the album for those who could ask for anything and everything concerning exciting rock sounds from India! Incredible album.

In 2005, his song Raghupati would be featured on the Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories soundtrack.

Side 1:

"Jumpin Jack Flash"

"Snow Flower"

"Light My Fire"

“Mamata”

"Metamorphosis".

Side2:

"Dance Indra" (Traditional)

"Sagar (The Ocean)"

“Raghupati” (Folk Tune)

VINYL 4) Ananda Shankar -- Ananda Shankar & His Music -LP

One of the greatest albums ever by one of the most compelling figures in Indian music! expertly mixes 70s funky grooves with Sitar and Indian instruments and melodies to create (in places) what could almost be a Bollywood soundtrack meets Italian cop movie soundtrack. Well, it sounds like that to us anyway. Along with the fantastic up-tempo numbers, we also get treated to a few lovely tracks that are more on the chilled side. Another goodie! This 1975 album is a stunner with tracks that push the funky groove a lot farther than you'd expect, swirling percussion, organ, guitar, tablas, moog, and sitar all together into an unbelievable sound that will leave you breathless!

Side 1:

"Streets Of Calcutta"

“Cyrus’

"Back Home"

"The Lonely Rider"

“The River”

“Vidai”

Side 2:

"Dawn"

"Renunciation"

"Dancing Drums"

VINYL 5) Ananda Shankar – 2001 Ananda Shankar & His Orchestra – LP

In Ananda’s own words “ 2001- the name speaks for itself. In this title number. I have let my imagination wander in a journey towards the future, a voyage through space & time. It expresses the uncertainity, the tension, the excitement, and ends with a thrill of a mission fulfilled. In each number the main melody is played by a particular Indian instrument such as the Shehnai, Santoor, Sarod, Flute, Esraj  & Indian Drums.

He has dedicated this album to his Mother

Side 1:

Explorations

Universal Magic

The Voyager

The Lost Galaxy

Vibrations

Side 2:

Planet X

Flights of Fantasy

The Alien

2001

VINYL 6) Lonesong Street – Poems by Pritish Nandy Read By Mallika Sarabhai & Pritish Nandy, Music By Ananda Shankar

A selection of beautiful love poems.An unusual and unforgettable experience: gentle, evocative, beautifully lasting

Pritish Nandy -- Padma Shri-winning poet, designer, painter and photographer -- changed the face of Indian journalism, setting new standards of excellence at the sadly deceased The Illustrated Weekly of India. After editing The Observer of Business and Politics and The Sunday Observer, he turned his attention to television where his candid interviews angered the P V Narasimha Rao government which banned him briefly from Doordarshan. Lonesong Street was made into a film, its music by Ananda Shankar drew packed crowds in Kolkata and the film festival circuit. Lonesong Street is a collector’s item.At 28, Pritish Nandy became the youngest recipient of Padma Shree. His poem on Kolkata was hailed by Times of India as ‘the finest poem in the past decade written by an Indian’

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Mallika Sarabhai --  is one of the most renowned Kuchipudi and Bharatanatyam dancers in India today. Multi-faceted Malika holds a MBA and a doctorate from IIM Ahmedabad and has experience in acting, film-making, editing and television anchoring.

Mallika is the daughter of reputed dancer Mrinalini Sarabhai and renowned scientist Vikram Sarabhai. She started to learn dancing when she was quite young and started her film career in parallel cinema, when she was just 15. Mallika played the role of Draupadi in the Peter Brook's movie The Mahabharata.

Mallika has won many accolades during her long career, the -French Palme d'Or being one of them, which she won for the Best Soloist Artist.

Side 1:

Lonesong Street

Again

Change

Return

Till you came

Fade Out

Absence

Side 2:

I Love You

Sometimes

My Last Will & Testaments

Unknown

GoodBye

Wanted

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