Ganga: Music of the Ganges

Various Artists of India | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 6, 1999)
• Original Release Date: April 6, 1999
• Number of Discs: 3
• Label: Angel Records
• ASIN: B00000IG39
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #620,505 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. Mantras, The Magical Formulas Of Wandering Monks

2. The Bells Of Gangotri

3. The Legend Of The Ganges

4. Pungi, The Snake-Charmer's Tune

5. Upanishad, Vedic Chants

6. Dhol, Divali Percussion At Haridwar

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Disc: 2

1. Hanuman Arati, Nocturnal Rite For The Monkey God

2. Birha, Portrait Of Shiva

3. Pachra, Deidicated To Ganga

4. Khari Birba, Washermen's Song

5. Kevat Ka Sohar, Boatman's Song

6. Kilona, Song For Children

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Disc: 3

1. Domui, Wedding Song

2. Jatsar, Milling Song

3. Viva Geet, Song For The Young Married Couple

4. Lori, Cradle Song

5. Hori Jogira, Song For The Festival Of Colours

6. Ma Melinir Gaan, Maidens' Song

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible 3 CD set. Fantastic., May 9, 1999

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This review is from: Ganga: Music of the Ganges (Audio CD)

This well designed set is a must have for lovers of Sacred (and folk-type secular (no Pop)) Indian (sub-continent) Music. Well planned and executed, the set has extensive notes in French and English and many color pictures. (No notes in Hindi or Sanskrit except for set decoration.) Perfect for lovers of chant and ethnomusicologists alike. The samples include music from the Himalayas to Calcutta. I can't say enough good things about this set.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Take the virtual trip, November 22, 2000

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This review is from: Ganga: Music of the Ganges (Audio CD)

I spent six months traveling through India in 1997-98 and have longed to go back ever since. One of the most moving parts of my journey took place in Kashi/Benares/Varanasi, the most sacred city in India, long the home of the sages (from Hindu, to Buddhist, and beyond).

This CD is like a return to India, without the annoyances of actually hurling one's body through all that time and space.

Highly recommended. It will take you on a magic carpet ride down the river...