One of the first Indian musicians to make an impact on the Western music scene, Ravi Shankar first came to the public’s attention during the 1950s when he was brought to Europe by Yehudi Menuhin (with whom he would later win a Grammy Award). It was his later association with Beatle George Harrison that exposed him to a much wider audience, resulting in his influence being felt across several musical genres. This particular album is his debut recording, originally released in 1956 and widely regarded as the perfect introduction to Indian music. The album also features Chatur Lal and Pradjot Sen on tabla and tambura respectively.

1. Raga Jog
2. Raga Ahir Bhairav
3. Raga Simhendra Madhyamam