Bridges: Best of Ravi Shankar [Import]

Ravi Shankar | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 15, 2001)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: RCA Victor
• ASIN: B00005EBRK
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #152,280 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A good introduction to Ravi Shankar and to music of India, June 21, 2002

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Neal C. Reynolds (Indianapolis, Indiana) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bridges: Best of Ravi Shankar (Audio CD)

Other CDs go much deeper into the richness of Ravi Shankar's sitar music and his interpretation of the music of India. However, those new to this music will probably find this the easiest introduction. It does have some of his ragas.

Listen also carefully to the rather playful "West Eats Meat", as well as "Tana Maria", "Friar Park", and "Prashanti".

The venerable musician's music will appeal, not only to those already familiar with sitar and Indian music, but to those with a liking for jazz and classical music...actually to anybody who enjoys music at all.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Do you really want a "best of" album?, June 28, 2001

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"spifferito" (Port Isabel, Texas United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bridges: Best of Ravi Shankar (Audio CD)

I love Ravi Shankar, and the songs in this album are fantastic, some of his best. But it's like a pop-chart list of his popular songs, many of which fit into the scheme and groove of their own album. I guess if you're just getting started in Ravi Shankar or eastern music in general, this would be a good introduction. If not, check out Passages or Tana Mana.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent introduction to a world class artist, June 15, 2003

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R. J. Marsella (California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bridges: Best of Ravi Shankar (Audio CD)

I do not claim to be an expert or even knowledgeable regarding Indian music but I really enjoy listening to this and it will certainly lead me to explore more of Ravi Shankar's recordings and other Indian artists. So if you are ,like me , curious and looking for an entre into this music I would certainly recommend this CD.