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We get the latest accounts of the deaths of nine children in one medical family in Gaza - we speak to a doctor who recounts what the mother of these children told her. And we hear a response from the Israeli government to the deaths of the children. Also on the programme: Is Israel beginning to lose the backing of some Western governments? Grammy-nominated musician Anoushka Shankar tells us about her latest album; five years after the death of George Floyd, how much has changed as a result of the Black Lives Matter Movement? And the South Korean woman whose daughter was kidnapped and then traced to the US 44 years later.(Photo: Tents of internally displaced Palestinians who fled from the northern Gaza Strip are set up next to the beach in the west of Gaza City, 25 May 2025. Credit: EPA-EFE/Shutterstock)
At its core, Ambient is a sensibility — a way of perceiving or sensing the world around us. As a sensibility, it gives us a heightened awareness of our physical and cultural surroundings; as a contemporary music genre, the name may be new, but the music has old, even ancient roots, arising from the discovery that slow tempos, repeated patterns, hypnotic rhythms, and resonant enclosures can alter our sense of time, and transform our experience of space. The 20th century saw the invention of electronic music, along with technical advances in communication, travel, sound recording, and music distribution—all of which sparked unprecedented exposure to non-western folk, classical, and tribal music from indigenous cultures around the world. In 1987, the European and North American music industry—determined to avoid the confusion and criticism that accompanied the choice of "New Age" for an earlier emerging genre—opted for simplicity and called the entire non-western traditional category "World Music." In time the World Music genre expanded to include ethnic fusions, crossovers, and hybrids, and the ethereal sounds of Tribal Electronic and World Ambient. On this transmission of Hearts of Space, we journey over the high desert mesas, wind-blown dunes, and endless plains of the Ethno-Ambient soundscape, on a program called "AMBIENT TRAVELER 4." Music is by LAYNE REDMOND & TOMMY BRUNGES, BYRON METCALF & ARI URBAN, SUZANNE TENG & GILBERT LEVY, MARLA LEIGH, STEPHAN MICUS, and ANOUSHKA SHANKAR. [ view playlist ] [ view Flickr image gallery ] [ play 30 second MP3 promo ]
Because she is the daughter of Ravi Shankar, perhaps the most famous Indian classical musician of the past century, Anoushka Shankar is associated with that style of music. But though she plays the sitar, and does indeed play Indian ragas in the style of her illustrious dad, she has also drawn on jazz, flamenco, various world and electronic music traditions, and more. Her new record, We Return To Love, is the conclusion of a trilogy of EPs. The masterful sitarist, film composer, and impassioned activist Anoushka Shankar presents the third chapter in her current trilogy of mini-albums, which explores her fascination with Goa Trance. She and her band perform live at National Sawdust, as part of the Grammy Museum's series, "A New York Evening With".Set list: Stolen Moments, New Dawn, Hiraeth, We Burn So Brightly, Amrita, Daybreak
Dans son dernier livre en date, Gabrielle Halpern poursuit sa réflexion sur l'hybridation. Dans Créer des ponts entre les mondes, une philosophe sur le terrain (Fayard), cette normalienne, docteure en philosophie, raconte son riche parcours et l'action qu'elle déploie en faveur d'un concept qui lui est cher. Hybridation. De quoi s'agit-il ? L'auteure, une spécialiste de l'écrivain et philosophe Elias Canetti, a déjà développé cette notion dans Tous centaures ! Éloge de l'hybridation (Le Pommier, 2020), un livre qui était au cœur de notre conversation lors de sa sortie, dans Idées, le 21 octobre 2021. À lire aussiGabrielle Halpern, docteure en Philosophie: «Tous Centaures, éloge de l'hybridation»On pourrait dire qu'il s'agit de la fusion de deux univers pour en inventer un troisième. Il s'agit en tout cas de créer en tenant compte de l'autre. Au fil de ses longues études de philosophie, Gabrielle Halpern a fini par se poser une question : « Quel rôle peut bien remplir le philosophe dans la cité ? » Elle y a trouvé une réponse en développant des actions ici-et-là, après avoir côtoyé l'univers politique qui lui a laissé une impression mitigée, c'est le moins que l'on puisse dire. Au fond, l'action collective dépend finalement d'initiatives individuelles dans « l'exercice d'une citoyenneté contemporaine », car tout est lié. « Nous ne pouvons pas penser le cœur des villes sans les banlieues et les ruralités, les start-up sans les artisans, la jeunesse sans la vieillesse, sauf à créer des clivages… En faisant de l'hybridation un projet de société, nous pourrions bien trouver un chemin commun. »L'hybridation ou ce qu'elle appelle aussi « la philosophie du centaure » est aussi une attitude morale. C'est « une éthique de la relation à soi. Aimer "son prochain" – ce qui est proche de soi – est facile ; aimer ce qui est étranger est plus difficile ; or c'est précisément en cela que consiste l'idée de s'hybrider ».Associer la réflexion et l'action. Agir pour améliorer le monde. Gabrielle Halpern nous livre dans l'émission un message optimiste. Par les temps qui courent, cela fait du bien.► Le site de Gabrielle HalpernÀ écouter aussiPourquoi faire l'éloge de l'hybridation?► Programmation musicale :Anoushka Shankar, Sarathy Korwar et Alam Khan – We Burn So BrightlyBonobo – Rings
Dans son dernier livre en date, Gabrielle Halpern poursuit sa réflexion sur l'hybridation. Dans Créer des ponts entre les mondes, une philosophe sur le terrain (Fayard), cette normalienne, docteure en philosophie, raconte son riche parcours et l'action qu'elle déploie en faveur d'un concept qui lui est cher. Hybridation. De quoi s'agit-il ? L'auteure, une spécialiste de l'écrivain et philosophe Elias Canetti, a déjà développé cette notion dans Tous centaures ! Éloge de l'hybridation (Le Pommier, 2020), un livre qui était au cœur de notre conversation lors de sa sortie, dans Idées, le 21 octobre 2021. À lire aussiGabrielle Halpern, docteure en Philosophie: «Tous Centaures, éloge de l'hybridation»On pourrait dire qu'il s'agit de la fusion de deux univers pour en inventer un troisième. Il s'agit en tout cas de créer en tenant compte de l'autre. Au fil de ses longues études de philosophie, Gabrielle Halpern a fini par se poser une question : « Quel rôle peut bien remplir le philosophe dans la cité ? » Elle y a trouvé une réponse en développant des actions ici-et-là, après avoir côtoyé l'univers politique qui lui a laissé une impression mitigée, c'est le moins que l'on puisse dire. Au fond, l'action collective dépend finalement d'initiatives individuelles dans « l'exercice d'une citoyenneté contemporaine », car tout est lié. « Nous ne pouvons pas penser le cœur des villes sans les banlieues et les ruralités, les start-up sans les artisans, la jeunesse sans la vieillesse, sauf à créer des clivages… En faisant de l'hybridation un projet de société, nous pourrions bien trouver un chemin commun. »L'hybridation ou ce qu'elle appelle aussi « la philosophie du centaure » est aussi une attitude morale. C'est « une éthique de la relation à soi. Aimer "son prochain" – ce qui est proche de soi – est facile ; aimer ce qui est étranger est plus difficile ; or c'est précisément en cela que consiste l'idée de s'hybrider ».Associer la réflexion et l'action. Agir pour améliorer le monde. Gabrielle Halpern nous livre dans l'émission un message optimiste. Par les temps qui courent, cela fait du bien.► Le site de Gabrielle HalpernÀ écouter aussiPourquoi faire l'éloge de l'hybridation?► Programmation musicale :Anoushka Shankar, Sarathy Korwar et Alam Khan – We Burn So BrightlyBonobo – Rings
Taskmaster star, comic and sitcom actor Alex Horne joins Clive Anderson to talk about season two of his sitcom, to introduce his comedic band The Horne Section and tell us why he's never running out of taskmaster tasks. The lexicographer and broadcaster Susie Dent is now a mystery thriller writer too, she'll be with us to talk about twisty word clues and her all-encompassing love of the English language. Star of Its A Sin, Callum Scott-Howells is currently appearing on stage in Ibsen's Ghosts - he'll tell Clive why this 19th century play still has plenty to tell us today. The historian Kate Williams is often found on our TV screens telling us what's going on during coronations and royal weddings. But she's here to talk about her less sober side hustle - a podcast dishing the gossip from royal history. With music from Anoushka Shankar's latest album, the concluding part of a trilogy which has been orchestrated and will be part of this years' BBC Proms programme.Presented by Clive Anderson Produced by Olive Clancy
President Trump criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin for Russia's latest attack on Ukraine. NPR Ukraine correspondent Joanna Kakissis shares the latest from Kyiv. And, Trump announced that he would have a private dinner with the top 220 holders of his meme coin. The Wall Street Journal's Josh Dawsey explains more. Then, musician Anoushka Shankar talks about her new mini album "Chapter III: We Return to Light," her legacy, and her connection to her late father, sitar legend Ravi Shankar.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
When Anoushka Shankar was in Goa two years ago, she wrote down four words: “Three chapters, three geographies.” That note has been the inspiration for a trilogy of mini-albums. With the release of the latest and final album, “Chapter III: We Return To Light,” the acclaimed sitar player sits down with Tom Power to tell us what was driving her creatively, how she wants to change perceptions of her instrument, and how she navigates her career in the shadow cast by her famous father, Ravi Shankar.
Grit Friedrich erinnert an den Garifuna Sänger Aurelio Martinez, wir hören Yasmine Hamdan, Anoushka Shankar, Aynur & Souad Massi, sowie Songs gegen häusliche Gewalt von Dagadana aus Polen oder Kazdoura aus Kanada.
Featuring music from Finland's Joona Toivanen, Sweden's JJULIUS, a new track from Anoushka Shankar + more!
I know its been awhile, so I'm trying to catch up by starting with this program. Lots of tunes today. Welcome to program 352. Still reeling from all of the issues from the past week or so, we'll play a wide variety of stuff including tracks of anger if we can find any. We fixed the numbering issues, so this is the actual program 352 of the series. Sorry about that! Set 1: CrimsonFaced Drunk 03:57 The Alien Mike ET Emotion Twice Removed 01:58 The Alien Mike ET Emotion Thrice Removed 04:39 The Dear Abbeys The Sound of Silence 04:12 The Dear Abbeys Why'd It Have to Be You? (Live) 03:37 Set2: Vitamin String Quartet vampire 03:27 Tufts Beelzebubs Vampire 03:37 Seesar Vanquishing the Fungal Vampire 07:01 Rapoon Pig vampires 02:54 Shino Vampires Love 03:11 Burning Babylon System A Vampire 03:11 Set 3: Piano Dreamers Angry Woman (Instrumental) 02:27 Skerryvore Angry Fiddler 03:09 Midnite String Quartet Angry Again 02:33 Piano Tribute Players Angry Birds 01:53 Vitamin String Quartet Angry Young Man 05:12 Jasmine Brunch Not angry just disappointed On second thoughts angry 02:27 Zero Slum Angry Toaster 02:56 Fresh Body Shop Angry Machine 02:44 Tiny Little Blackouts Angry Santa 04:10 Set 4: Tufts Beelzebubs Love You Madly 02:37 Tufts Beelzebubs Is This Love 02:50 Tufts Beelzebubs Savannah 02:55 Tufts Beelzebubs Not In That Way 02:44 Tufts Beelzebubs Resolution 04:14 Tufts Beelzebubs Limbo 02:59 Tufts Beelzebubs Kiss Me Quick 03:14 Tufts Beelzebubs Let's Get It Started 03:26 Tufts Beelzebubs Pony 03:12 Tufts Beelzebubs Someday I Suppose 02:50 Tufts Beelzebubs Boulevard of Broken Dreams 04:13 Tufts Beelzebubs You Can't Always Get What You Want 07:24 Tufts Beelzebubs Since You Been Gone 02:52 Tufts Beelzebubs Check Yes, Juliet 03:26 Tufts Beelzebubs Forgiven 03:53 Tufts Beelzebubs Wings 03:36 Set 5: Monsoon Mirror of Your Mind (feat. Sheila Chandra) [1981 Version] [1981 Version] 03:32 Monsoon Ever So Lonely (feat. Sheila Chandra) [1981 Version] [1981 Version] 03:24 Sheila Chandra Strange Minaret (Ximerre Mix) 03:12 Sheila Chandra & The Ganges Orchestra Wavespeak 01:40 Sheila Chandra Crescent Silver Scythe 03:45 Set 6: Deva Premal Keshava Madhava 05:11 Deva Premal Prabhujee (feat. Anoushka Shankar) 09:22 Deva Premal Nandana Gopala 07:23 Deva Premal Sri Nanda-Nandanastakam 07:26 This will complete today's show. Thanks so much for listening!
Als der Tiroler Schlagzeuger Manu Delago um die Jahrtausendwende zum ersten Mal dieses Instrument aus Bern namens Hang in der Hand hält, gibt es dazu kaum Informationen, geschweige denn Vorbilder: Er bringt sich selbst bei, wie man diese zwei aufeinander geklebten Halbkugeln aus Stahlblech mit den kunstvoll eingehämmerten Dellen auf der Oberseite am besten spielt. Ein frühes Video von Delago geht viral, plötzlich kommen Anfragen von berühmten Musiker*innen wie Björk oder Anoushka Shankar, die mit ihm spielen wollen. In "Menschen & ihre Musik" erzählt Manu Delago, wohin ihn das Hang, oder - allgemeiner bezeichnet - die Handpans so alles geführt haben und welche Musik ihn auch abseits davon geprägt und beeinflusst hat: von Stravinsky bis zu den Red Hot Chili Peppers.
Podcast Overview: In this engaging conversation, Will Clarke and Mitch Jones delve into the creative journey behind their collaborative album. They discuss the initial stages of the project, memorable recording sessions, and the importance of collaboration in music production. The duo reflects on their unique sound, musical influences, and the evolution of their artistic styles, ultimately emphasizing the significance of teamwork in creating a cohesive body of work. In this conversation, Mitch Jones and Will Clarke delve into the intricacies of music production, emphasizing the importance of collaboration, community, and emotional connection in the creative process. They discuss the challenges faced in the music industry, the significance of enjoying the journey, and the reality of achieving success. The dialogue highlights the evolution of their musical journeys, from classical roots to contemporary production, and the power of music to evoke profound emotions in listeners. In this conversation, Will Clarke and Mitch Jones delve into the intricacies of music production, emphasizing the importance of experimentation, authenticity, and collaboration. They discuss how the creative process often involves trial and error, the significance of emotional connection in music, and the role of technology in shaping sound. The duo reflects on their experiences working together, highlighting the spontaneity that can lead to magical moments in the studio. They also touch on the challenges of maintaining a cohesive sound throughout an album and the excitement of future projects.Who Is Mitch Jones: Mitch Jones has been in music his entire life, studying Classical Piano at the prestigious Chetham's School Of Music, Manchester aged 12 followed by a Jazz Performance degree at Trinity College Of Music, London. He then moved into pop music and toured the world for many years performing with artists such as Jessie Ware, Ed Sheeran, Nao, Tom Misch, Ella Henderson and many others both as keyboardist and Musical Director. He also worked on the Music Team of The X Factor UK for 5 years. During this time, he also contributed to Grammy Nominated Album ‘Land Of Gold' by Anoushka Shankar. Following his time in the Live Scene, he turned his sights to the studio. For the last 5 years he has been working as a Producer and Songwriter. Recent cuts include German Airplay Smash ‘Paradise' by Purple Disco Machine, UK Top 40 ‘Won't Forget You' by Jax Jones & D.O.D, as well as cuts with Armin Van Buuren, Gabrielle Aplin, Hannah Laing, and much anticipated Album with long term collaborator Will Clarke.Join for updates: https://laylo.com/willclarke⏲ Follow Will Clarke ⏱https://djwillclarke.com/https://open.spotify.com/artist/1OmOdgwIzub8DYPxQYbbbi?si=hEx8GCJAR3mhhhWd_iSuewhttps://www.instagram.com/djwillclarkehttps://www.facebook.com/willclarkedjhttps://twitter.com/djwillclarkehttps://www.tiktok.com/@djwillclarke Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode, we explore Norah Jones' incredible career, starting with her breakout album Come Away With Me (2002), which earned her nine GRAMMYs. We'll dive into her later albums, including Feels Like Home, Day Breaks, and Visions (2024), and discuss her versatility across genres.We also highlight her side projects, like The Little Willies, Puss N Boots, and El Madmo, showcasing her range from Americana to indie rock. Plus, we'll discuss her collaborations, including her work with sitarist Anoushka Shankar on "Traces of You" (2023) and her popular podcast, Playing Along.Join us as we celebrate Norah Jones' rich, genre-spanning musical journey!Here are the official links for Norah Jones on various platforms:Norah Jones Official Website: norahjones.com(Norah Jones)Spotify: Listen on SpotifyApple Music: Listen on Apple Music(Apple Music - Web Player)You can explore her music, recent releases, and collaborations on these platforms!Social Media Links:https://linktr.ee/turnonthemusicWelcome to Turn On the Music Podcast, where we dive deep into the world of music and explore its many facets. Whether you're a casual listener or a die-hard music aficionado, this podcast is your go-to destination for insightful discussions, fascinating interviews, and captivating stories about the artists, genres, and trends shaping the musical landscape.Join your host Kyle and CJ, along with a rotating panel of music enthusiasts and industry experts, as we dissect the latest hits, uncover hidden gems, and reminisce about timeless classics. From pop to rock, hip-hop to jazz, and everything in between, we celebrate the diversity of musical expression and its profound impact on our lives.Each episode, we'll take you on a journey through the rich tapestry of music history, exploring the cultural significance of iconic albums, dissecting the lyrics of your favorite songs, and uncovering the untold stories behind the music. Whether you're seeking recommendations for your next playlist or craving in-depth analysis of music theory, Turn On the Music Podcast has something for everyone.So, tune in, turn up the volume, and let's embark on a sonic adventure together. Whether you're commuting to work, relaxing at home, or hitting the road on a weekend getaway, Turn On the Music Podcast is the perfect soundtrack to your life. Let's make some noise and turn on the music!
What does it sound like miked in the bathtub? Matt talked about being at Strongroom Studios, tape flying off the machine, why you need hardware synths, MDing for Björk and Ellie Goulding, how to record ambient music, and why real guitar pedals rock! Get access to FREE mixing mini-course: https://MixMasterBundle.com My guest today is Matt Robertson, a British-born, Canadian-based, 3x Grammy-nominated composer, producer, and musical director. Matt has worked with Björk, Anohni, Arca, The Cinematic Orchestra, and Ellie Goulding as musical director and orchestrator / arranger. He has released four albums under his own name to date, balancing ambient sound design alongside warm organic techno and ripples of delicate electronics. His albums ‘Forecast', ‘In Echelon' and ‘Entology', have been described as “symphonic electronica and leftfield techno that's cinematic in scale” (Mixmag), “magnificent…wild, electronic sound” (The Line Of Best Fit) and “Nils Frahm's modern classical meets Jon Hopkins' grainy techno” (MOJO). Growing up listening to a healthy mixture of Jean-Michel Jarre and Jimmy Smith, Matt graduated from the University of Surrey before working at recording studios in London learning how to fix, and later build, some of his own synths. Working with a collection of vintage, modern and DIY synths, and combining electronic music production with classical composition and cinematic soundscapes; artists, producers, and film composers alike seek his enveloping and distinct sound. His work with Anoushka Shankar awarded him 2 Grammy nominations, and he recently scored the films ‘The New Corporation – The Unfortunately Necessary Sequel', and' ‘Navalny'. Thanks to Damian Taylor for making our introduction! THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS! http://UltimateMixingMasterclass.com https://www.adam-audio.com https://www.native-instruments.com Use code ROCK10 to get 10% off! https://www.izotope.com Use code ROCK10 to get 10% off! https://gracedesign.com/ https://RecordingStudioRockstars.com/Academy https://www.thetoyboxstudio.com/ Get your MBSI plug-in here! https://www.makebelievestudio.com/mbsi Listen to this guest's discography on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/58klpp5APh48s9nLfcMwqJ?si=a95a6f41284645b4 If you love the podcast, then please leave a review: https://RSRockstars.com/Review CLICK HERE FOR COMPLETE SHOW NOTES AT: https://RSRockstars.com/473
Questions, suggestions, or feedback? Send us a message!In this episode we are speaking to Nitin Sawhney, who is a multifaceted artist whose career spans music, film, theatre and dance. Nitin is a world-renowned composer, producer, and musician, celebrated for his ability to blend a wide array of musical styles, including classical, jazz, electronica, and traditional Indian music. He also produces other artists work, offering stewardship to many talented young musicians. His work has earned him over 20 international awards, a CBE, a Mercury Prize nomination and an Ivor Novello Lifetime Achievement Award.Beyond his albums, Nitin has composed scores for film, television, and stage productions, showcasing his versatility and depth as an artist. His collaborations read like a who's who of the music and entertainment world, featuring artists such as Paul McCartney, Sting, Annie Lennox, Nora Jones, Anoushka Shankar, Joss Stone and Jeff Beck. His influence extends to activism as well, using his platform to address social and political issues.We talk about:The neuroscience of musicNature and musicHow cultures create different musical frameworksThe impact of technology on music productionWhy is it that music affects our mood?The fabulousness of Nitin's musical careerWill copyright survive AI?And the existential questions that arise form thisPress play and enjoy the music!Here's a link to Nitin's newest Album Identity.Web: www.whereshallwemeet.xyzTwitter: @whrshallwemeetInstagram: @whrshallwemeet
It's been almost seventy years since the arrival of Indian classical music in Europe and the United States. Starting in 1956, English violinist YEHUDI MENUHIN's interest in Indian music led to collaborations and concert tours with two of the then hottest young musicians in India—sitar master RAVI SHANKAR and sarod master ALI AKBAR KHAN. It was the beginning of a period of cross-fertilization of Indian and Western classical music. And in the 1960's, the famous adoption of the Indian sitar by GEORGE HARRISON of THE BEATLES brought awareness of Indian music to the mainstream. Today, recordings, films, videos, and digital networks have led to a broadening of cultural communication, where influence and interaction occur across many genres simultaneously. Western musicians study Indian microtonal scales, play Indian instruments, and create new hybrid styles—while Indian musicians study western tempered scales, harmony, and orchestration, play electronic instruments, and extend the traditions of Indian music to an international audience. On this transmission of HEARTS of SPACE, contemporary, traditional, and sacred sounds of India, on a program called INDIA NAVIGATION 2. Music is by sitarists JASDEEP SINGH DEGUN, ANOUSHKA SHANKAR, and NILADRI KUMAR, bansuri flutists MARK SEELIG and VIRGINIA NICOLI, sarod and santur by CHINMAYA DUNSTER, and producer CRAIG PRUESS and the great devotional singer ANURADHA PAUDWAL. [ view playlist ] [ view Flickr image gallery ] [ play 30 second MP3 promo ]
Tonight's edition features new music from Fergus McCreadie, Amanda Whiting, Anoushka Shankar, David Cordero, Warmth, Jasmine Myra, and more!
Featuring music from Congolese activists KOKOKO!, new music Pakistani singer/songwriter Arooj Aftab, British-American sitar player Anoushka Shankar + more!
Au début du XXIème siècle, le sitariste de renommée internationale Ravi Shankar faisait une tournée « d'adieu » en présentant son héritière, sa fille Anoushka Shankar. Depuis, l'artiste britannique d'origine indienne s'évertue avec talent à défolkloriser son instrument. Entretien et #SessionLive. La longue liste des projets accomplis par Anoushka Shankar, semble raconter l'histoire de plusieurs vies condensées en une seule : sitariste virtuose, compositrice de musiques de films, militante passionnée ; elle est également la première et plus jeune femme à se voir remettre les armes du Parlement britannique, la première musicienne indienne à présenter et jouer lors de la cérémonie des Grammy Awards. Ayant fait ses premiers pas sur la scène internationale très jeune, elle s'est rapidement imposée comme une artiste singulière, animée par une soif d'explorer au-delà des frontières des genres, passant du classique au contemporain, de l'acoustique à l'électronique le long d'une carrière qui court depuis près de vingt-cinq ans.Tout en offrant un répit du monde où elle grandit sous le regard continu du public, la maison familiale des Shankar était rarement un lieu propice au recueillement silencieux. Les musiciens allaient et venaient en permanence, que ce soit pour apprendre, répéter, improviser ou simplement s'adonner à des jeux musicaux autour de la table à manger. Anoushka s'est mise à étudier le sitar, et la musique classique indienne dès l'âge de 9 ans sous le haut patronage de son père, Pandit Ravi Shankar, maître de l'instrument et figure sans laquelle la musique du XXème siècle n'aurait pas été la même. Après des débuts professionnels à l'âge de 13 ans, elle part en tournée autour du monde aux côtés de son père avant de poursuivre son propre chemin sur scène à l'âge de 18 ans.Découvrant la musique électronique à l'adolescence, elle s'immerge alors dans la scène psychédélique trance de Goa établissant des parallèles entre les propriétés méditatives et introspectives de la musique classique indienne et le relâchement extatique sur la piste de danse. Trois albums de musique classique plus tard (chez Angel Records EMI), elle n'a que 25 ans et est déjà une habituée des salles prestigieuses telles le Carnegie Hall de New York et Le Barbican de Londres. Elle s'oriente ensuite vers des ambiances plus telluriques, des textures plus profondes avec l'album Rise (2005), animée par le désir de « créer une musique qui puisse pleinement représenter qui je suis ». Composée et réalisée par ses soins, la musique de Rise est infusée de sons électroniques créés avec Gaurav Raina de MIDIval Punditz, un « moyen de raconter mon histoire avec mon père : grandir sur trois continents avec un pied dans le passé et un autre dans le présent ».L'album suivant Breathing Underwater, réalisé en collaboration avec le multi-instrumentiste Karsh Kale, entrevoit un univers sonore où les ragas, les paysages analogues lumineux, les nappes électro contemplatives et les incursions de Ravi Shankar, Sting et de sa demi-sœur Norah Jones, s'imbriquent harmonieusement sans jamais donner l'impression de ne pas être à leur place.La signature chez Deutsche Grammophon en 2011 est le point de départ d'une décennie marquée par une créativité débridée. Le temps de quatre albums, tous nommés aux Grammy Awards, des fils disparates sont tissés ensemble pour former une riche tapisserie où les thèmes se bousculent et les palettes sonores sont constamment élargies. Les intenses méditations sur l'amour et la perte de Traces Of You, réalisé par Nitin Sawhney, sont suivies de Home et le retour doucement triomphant des pures improvisations raga.La relation historique entre la musique classique indienne et le flamenco espagnol est au cœur de Traveller, réalisé par Javier Limón, alors que l'actuelle crise internationale touchant les réfugiés est à la source du cri de ralliement de Land Of Gold. Land Of Gold cristallise parfaitement le son d'Anoushka : le sitar dé-exotisée résonne autour de l'instrumentation imprévisible en défiant les frontières des genres.En 2022, Anoushka rejoint Leiter, le label fondé par Nils Frahm et son manager Felix Grimm, et sort l'album live, Between Us qui est nommé dans la catégorie Meilleur Album de Musiques du Monde aux Grammy Awards, et Anoushka reçoit une nomination dans la catégorie Meilleure Prestation de Musiques du Monde pour sa collaboration avec Arook Aftab, sur Udhero Na extrait de l'édition Deluxe de Vulture Prince du chanteur et compositeur pakistanais.Elle collabore avec des artistes aussi divers que Herbie Hancock, Patti Smith, Joshua Bell, Rodrigo y Gabriela, Jules Buckley Anoushka considère que son plus grand défi musical reste ses premiers pas dans la composition pour le cinéma: avec la réalisation d'une bande originale de Shiraz, l'un des premiers grands films muets indiens restauré par l'Institut du Film Britannique, et sa performance lors des projections. Plus récemment, elle compose la bande originale de A Suitable Boy (« Un Garçon Convenable ») de Mira Nair.Avec sa musique, Anoushka évoque aussi bien les instants intemporels du passé que l'urgence du futur, ce qui la pousse à nourrir son travail d'un engagement sans relâche. S'exprimant ouvertement à propos de ses expériences en tant que femme et ancienne victime de maltraitance dans son enfance, elle met sa notoriété au profit de campagnes telle que le One Billion Rising. Elle est fréquemment associée aux initiatives du Haut-Commissariat des Nations unies pour les Réfugiés (UNHCR) et de Help Refugees afin de récolter des fonds et sensibiliser les gens à la crise des réfugiés. En 2020, elle est investie première présidente de la F-List: une base de données britannique créée afin de combler l'écart entre les sexes dans l'industrie musicale. Elle est également ambassadrice de The Walk, un projet artistique international de soutien aux réfugiés. Tout cela ne fait que témoigner de la singularité d'une artiste qui parvient à mener plusieurs vies en une. Titres interprétés au grand studio- In The End Live RFI (issu de l'EP Chapter II) + RFI Vidéos- Extrait Raga Anandi Kalya avec son père Ravi Shankar voir clip- Daydreaming Feat. Nils Frahm, Extrait Chapter 1- Pacifica, extrait de Zik Chapter 2- Extrait Sea Dreamer feat. Sting (Album A Perfect Rain, 2007)- Extrait Traces Of You duo avec Norah Jones- Extrait Casi Uno duo avec Buika (album Traveller, 2011)- Dancing In Madness Live RFI (album Traveller de 2011) + RFI Vidéos.Line Up : Anoushka Shankar, sitar ; Danny Keane, piano, violoncelle ; Pirashanna Thevarajah, percussions (konokkol, mridangam, morsing) et Claire Simon à la traduction.Son: Mathias Taylor & Benoît Letirant.► EP – CHAPTER I – Forever For Now (Leiter 2023)► EP – CHAPTER 2- How dark It Is Before Dawn (Leiter 2024).
Au début du XXIème siècle, le sitariste de renommée internationale Ravi Shankar faisait une tournée « d'adieu » en présentant son héritière, sa fille Anoushka Shankar. Depuis, l'artiste britannique d'origine indienne s'évertue avec talent à défolkloriser son instrument. Entretien et #SessionLive. La longue liste des projets accomplis par Anoushka Shankar, semble raconter l'histoire de plusieurs vies condensées en une seule : sitariste virtuose, compositrice de musiques de films, militante passionnée ; elle est également la première et plus jeune femme à se voir remettre les armes du Parlement britannique, la première musicienne indienne à présenter et jouer lors de la cérémonie des Grammy Awards. Ayant fait ses premiers pas sur la scène internationale très jeune, elle s'est rapidement imposée comme une artiste singulière, animée par une soif d'explorer au-delà des frontières des genres, passant du classique au contemporain, de l'acoustique à l'électronique le long d'une carrière qui court depuis près de vingt-cinq ans.Tout en offrant un répit du monde où elle grandit sous le regard continu du public, la maison familiale des Shankar était rarement un lieu propice au recueillement silencieux. Les musiciens allaient et venaient en permanence, que ce soit pour apprendre, répéter, improviser ou simplement s'adonner à des jeux musicaux autour de la table à manger. Anoushka s'est mise à étudier le sitar, et la musique classique indienne dès l'âge de 9 ans sous le haut patronage de son père, Pandit Ravi Shankar, maître de l'instrument et figure sans laquelle la musique du XXème siècle n'aurait pas été la même. Après des débuts professionnels à l'âge de 13 ans, elle part en tournée autour du monde aux côtés de son père avant de poursuivre son propre chemin sur scène à l'âge de 18 ans.Découvrant la musique électronique à l'adolescence, elle s'immerge alors dans la scène psychédélique trance de Goa établissant des parallèles entre les propriétés méditatives et introspectives de la musique classique indienne et le relâchement extatique sur la piste de danse. Trois albums de musique classique plus tard (chez Angel Records EMI), elle n'a que 25 ans et est déjà une habituée des salles prestigieuses telles le Carnegie Hall de New York et Le Barbican de Londres. Elle s'oriente ensuite vers des ambiances plus telluriques, des textures plus profondes avec l'album Rise (2005), animée par le désir de « créer une musique qui puisse pleinement représenter qui je suis ». Composée et réalisée par ses soins, la musique de Rise est infusée de sons électroniques créés avec Gaurav Raina de MIDIval Punditz, un « moyen de raconter mon histoire avec mon père : grandir sur trois continents avec un pied dans le passé et un autre dans le présent ».L'album suivant Breathing Underwater, réalisé en collaboration avec le multi-instrumentiste Karsh Kale, entrevoit un univers sonore où les ragas, les paysages analogues lumineux, les nappes électro contemplatives et les incursions de Ravi Shankar, Sting et de sa demi-sœur Norah Jones, s'imbriquent harmonieusement sans jamais donner l'impression de ne pas être à leur place.La signature chez Deutsche Grammophon en 2011 est le point de départ d'une décennie marquée par une créativité débridée. Le temps de quatre albums, tous nommés aux Grammy Awards, des fils disparates sont tissés ensemble pour former une riche tapisserie où les thèmes se bousculent et les palettes sonores sont constamment élargies. Les intenses méditations sur l'amour et la perte de Traces Of You, réalisé par Nitin Sawhney, sont suivies de Home et le retour doucement triomphant des pures improvisations raga.La relation historique entre la musique classique indienne et le flamenco espagnol est au cœur de Traveller, réalisé par Javier Limón, alors que l'actuelle crise internationale touchant les réfugiés est à la source du cri de ralliement de Land Of Gold. Land Of Gold cristallise parfaitement le son d'Anoushka : le sitar dé-exotisée résonne autour de l'instrumentation imprévisible en défiant les frontières des genres.En 2022, Anoushka rejoint Leiter, le label fondé par Nils Frahm et son manager Felix Grimm, et sort l'album live, Between Us qui est nommé dans la catégorie Meilleur Album de Musiques du Monde aux Grammy Awards, et Anoushka reçoit une nomination dans la catégorie Meilleure Prestation de Musiques du Monde pour sa collaboration avec Arook Aftab, sur Udhero Na extrait de l'édition Deluxe de Vulture Prince du chanteur et compositeur pakistanais.Elle collabore avec des artistes aussi divers que Herbie Hancock, Patti Smith, Joshua Bell, Rodrigo y Gabriela, Jules Buckley Anoushka considère que son plus grand défi musical reste ses premiers pas dans la composition pour le cinéma: avec la réalisation d'une bande originale de Shiraz, l'un des premiers grands films muets indiens restauré par l'Institut du Film Britannique, et sa performance lors des projections. Plus récemment, elle compose la bande originale de A Suitable Boy (« Un Garçon Convenable ») de Mira Nair.Avec sa musique, Anoushka évoque aussi bien les instants intemporels du passé que l'urgence du futur, ce qui la pousse à nourrir son travail d'un engagement sans relâche. S'exprimant ouvertement à propos de ses expériences en tant que femme et ancienne victime de maltraitance dans son enfance, elle met sa notoriété au profit de campagnes telle que le One Billion Rising. Elle est fréquemment associée aux initiatives du Haut-Commissariat des Nations unies pour les Réfugiés (UNHCR) et de Help Refugees afin de récolter des fonds et sensibiliser les gens à la crise des réfugiés. En 2020, elle est investie première présidente de la F-List: une base de données britannique créée afin de combler l'écart entre les sexes dans l'industrie musicale. Elle est également ambassadrice de The Walk, un projet artistique international de soutien aux réfugiés. Tout cela ne fait que témoigner de la singularité d'une artiste qui parvient à mener plusieurs vies en une. Titres interprétés au grand studio- In The End Live RFI (issu de l'EP Chapter II) + RFI Vidéos- Extrait Raga Anandi Kalya avec son père Ravi Shankar voir clip- Daydreaming Feat. Nils Frahm, Extrait Chapter 1- Pacifica, extrait de Zik Chapter 2- Extrait Sea Dreamer feat. Sting (Album A Perfect Rain, 2007)- Extrait Traces Of You duo avec Norah Jones- Extrait Casi Uno duo avec Buika (album Traveller, 2011)- Dancing In Madness Live RFI (album Traveller de 2011) + RFI Vidéos.Line Up : Anoushka Shankar, sitar ; Danny Keane, piano, violoncelle ; Pirashanna Thevarajah, percussions (konokkol, mridangam, morsing) et Claire Simon à la traduction.Son: Mathias Taylor & Benoît Letirant.► EP – CHAPTER I – Forever For Now (Leiter 2023)► EP – CHAPTER 2- How dark It Is Before Dawn (Leiter 2024).
In this edition of arts24, Jennifer Ben Brahim meets nine-time Grammy-nominated musician Anoushka Shankar. She's a masterful sitarist and film composer as well as an impassioned activist, and has worked with the likes of Herbie Hancock, Patti Smith and even the Dalai Lama. Her love of composing beautiful blends of classical Indian music with contemporary sounds stems from growing up in a musical household. Her father was sitar virtuoso Ravi Shankar and her half-sister is Norah Jones. Anoushka is heading out on tour around Europe with the second instalment of her musical trilogy, "Chapter II: How Dark it is Before Dawn".
Featuring the greasy NYC meets Miami funk of the Scone Cash Players; the elegant piano trio stylings of Bill Mays; a long-running collaborative trio comprised of Ben Allison, Steve Cardenas, and Ted Nash; the king of kings, Ron Miles; new age wonder courtesy of Anoushka Shankar; an Ella Fitzgerald live gem from the Verve vault; drummer/composer/legend Ches Smith; and finally, a piece fo NOLA history, Mr James Booker. 0
Nach ihrem sehr erfolgreichen Debütalbum "Come Away With Me", für das die Sängerin und Pianistin Norah Jones fünf Grammy-Auszeichnungen bekommen hatte, hat sie 2004 ihr zweites Album "Feels Like Home" rausgebracht. Die Erwartungen an die Platte waren da natürlich sehr hoch. Das zweite Album ist für Künstler oft das schwierigste. Vor allem, wenn das erste Album so erfolgreich war wie "Come Away With Me" von Norah Jones. Mit dem zweiten Album müssen Künstler oft beweisen, dass sie die Aufmerksamkeit wirklich verdient haben und, dass sie gekommen sind, um zu bleiben. Sie haben damit aber auch die Chance, sich als seriöse und erfolgreiche Künstler zu etablieren. Das hat Norah Jones definitiv geschafft. Ihr zweites Album ist mit etwas unter 10 Millionen Einheiten zwar nicht ganz so oft über die Ladentheke gegangen wie ihr Debütalbum, aber dennoch: Platz 1 in Deutschland, Österreich, Schweiz, England und Amerika – inklusive mehrfacher Platinauszeichnung in allen diesen Ländern. Alleine die Zahlen sprechen schon dafür, dass es sich bei "Feels Like Home" um einen Meilenstein der Popgeschichte handelt. Für SWR1 Redakteurin Nina Waßmundt gibt es aber noch andere Gründe, warum die Platte das Prädikat "Meilenstein" verdient hat: "Weil Norah Jones auf diesem Album einen ganz einzigartigen Musikstil aus Pop, Jazz und Country erschafft [...] und Norah Jones lässt diese beiden (Jazz und Country) wirklich ureigenen, amerikanischen Musikrichtungen verschmelzen. Der perfekte Soundtrack für einen gemütlichen Sonntag", sagt SWR1 Musikredakteurin Nina Waßmundt. Nicht nur von den Musikstilen her schafft Norah Jones es auf ihrem Album "Feels Like Home" Dinge hervorragend zu verschmelzen. Das klappt auch ganz hervorragend auf der emotionalen Ebene. Ein Mix, den man so wirklich nicht oft findet in der Musikwelt. "Es ist auch irgendwo zwischen melancholisch und gut gelaunt. Es ist etwas, das man selten hat. Es ist nicht traurig, aber trotzdem sehr melancholisch und es fühlt sich kuschelig an, also "Feels Like Home" ist wirklich eine Ansage, die so funktioniert. Es ist einfach der perfekte Soundtrack für einen gemütlichen Sonntag", meint SWR1-Musikredakteurin Nina Waßmundt im Meilensteine Podcast. Dass Sängerin und Pianistin Norah Jones eine echte Künstlernatur ist und das kreative Chaos liebt und lebt, das kann man schon an ihrer Wohnung sehen. Damit die Wege zwischen Familie, Alltag und Musik schön kurz bleiben, steht das Klavier bei Norah Jones an einem sehr ungewöhnlichen Ort: in der Küche. Aber auch die Art wie Norah Jones Texte, Zeilen und Notizen für ihre Songs macht, zeigt ihren künstlerischen, verträumten und leicht chaotischen Geist, denn ihre Gedanken muss sie, wie sie selbst sagt in einem "unordentlichen Notizbuch" handschriftlich notieren. Und wenn man ihre Musik hört, glaubt man ihr das sofort. Da findet sich keine Hektik, sondern ein liebevolles, ausgeruhtes kleines Chaos. Und dass sie genau dieses Gefühl in ihrer Musik rüberbringen kann, liegt auch an einer Besonderheit von Norah Jones, wie SWR1-Musikredakteurin Katharina Heinius im Meilensteine Podcast erläutert: "Norah Jones hat einen ganz besonderen und einmaligen Ausdruck in ihrer Stimme. Die ist weich und zart auf der einen Seite aber auch sehr deutlich und prägnant auf der anderen Seite." Und während andere Sängerinnen gerne lauter werden und beim Singen mehr drücken, lehnt sich Norah Jones in ihrer Stimme zurück und behandelt sie wie ein Instrument und gibt auch den anderen Instrumenten Raum, ergänzt Nina Waßmundt. Ein gutes Beispiel dafür ist auch der romantische Song "What Am I To You?". Für SWR1 Redakteurin Jessica Pfeiffer sticht Norah Jones aus der Masse der Popsängerinnen der 00er-Jahre heraus, weil für sie die Motivation, Musik zu machen, offenbar eine ganz andere ist. Während viele Künstlerinnen nach dem großen Erfolg und der großen Bühne streben, ist es bei Norah Jones eher die pure Leidenschaft zur Musik, die sie antreibt: "Das hört man aus ihren Liedern raus, das hört man aus ihrer Stimme raus." Neben den klassischen, ruhigen Norah Jones Nummern, in denen vor allem ruhige Emotionen im Fokus stehen, gibt es auch Songs, die etwas Schwung reinbringen und zumindest auf den ersten Moment wie ein Fremdkörper auf dem Album wirken. Dazu würde auch der Song "Creepin' In" passen, den Norah Jones mit Countrylegende Dolly Parton singt. Bei einem näheren Blick wird aber schnell klar, dass auch diese Nummer perfekt auf dieses Album passt. Zum einen bringt die schnellere, beschwingtere Nummer etwas Dynamik auf das ruhige Album und zum anderen ergänzen sich die tiefe, ruhige Stimme von Norah Jones und die deutliche höhere von Dolly Parton ganz wunderbar. Außerdem passt diese Country bzw. Bluegrass Nummer auf das Album, weil Norah Jones selbst aus Texas kommt und wenn ihr Album schon "Feels Like Home" heißt, dann darf auf der Platte einer Texanerin auch keine Countrynummer fehlen. Auf ihrem Album "Feels Like Home" präsentiert Norah Jones aber nicht nur ihre eigenen Songs, sondern auch einige Coverversionen von großen Country- und Jazz-Stars wie Townes von Zandt oder auch Duke Ellington. __________ Über diese Songs vom Album “Feels Like Home” wird im Podcast gesprochen (11:42) – "Sunrise" (18:42) – "What Am I To You?" (25:14) – "Creepin' In" (34:01) – "Be Here to Love Me" (42:50) – "Don't Miss You at All" __________ Über diese Songs wird außerdem im Podcast gesprochen (00:58) – "Come Away With Me" von Norah Jones (06:30) – "White Flag" von Dido (07:00) – "Music is the Key" von Sarah Connor (07:22) – "All the Things She Said" von T.A.T.u. (34:30) – "Be Here to Love Me" von Townes von Zandt (42:08) – "Traces of You" von Norah Jones und Anoushka Shankar (43:31) – "Melancholia" von Duke Ellington __________ Shownotes Der Podcast von Norah Jones: https://www.norahjonesisplayingalong.com/ Ein Live-Konzert von Norah Jones bei arte: https://www.arte.tv/de/videos/116679-001-A/norah-jones/ Norah Jones und Dolly Parton Live: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TgZwV6ZwZU8 __________ Ihr wollt mehr Podcasts wie diesen? Abonniert die SWR1 Meilensteine! Fragen, Kritik, Anregungen? Meldet euch gerne per WhatsApp-Sprachnachricht an die (06131) 92 93 94 95 oder schreibt uns an meilensteine@swr.de
On the show this time, it's the avant-garde sitar of Anoushka Shankar. Anoushka Shankar is a master musician, as well as being a composer and producer. She studied with her famous father - Ravi Shankar - who had a smaller instrument made for his 7 year old daughter. She made her professional debut at thirteen, and over the years she has reinvented sitar music, playing with musicians from various genres, cultures and geographies, looking for new situations and contexts to use its inimitable voice. As she puts it, she “de-exotified” the Sitar. Flamenco, hip hop, jazz, and cinematic scores are all fair game. Her latest record, the first of a trilogy is called 'Chapter 1: FOREVER, FOR NOW.' Featuring production and collaboration from Arooj Aftab and Nils Frahm. It is available through Leiter, and on streaming services. Recorded 10/17/2023. Boat To Nowhere Secret Heart Dancing In Madness Stolen Moments Watch the full Live on KEXP performance on YouTube.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On the show this time, it's the avant-garde sitar of Anoushka Shankar. Anoushka Shankar is a master musician, as well as being a composer and producer. She studied with her famous father - Ravi Shankar - who had a smaller instrument made for his 7 year old daughter. She made her professional debut at thirteen, and over the years she has reinvented sitar music, playing with musicians from various genres, cultures and geographies, looking for new situations and contexts to use its inimitable voice. As she puts it, she “de-exotified” the Sitar. Flamenco, hip hop, jazz, and cinematic scores are all fair game. Her latest record, the first of a trilogy is called 'Chapter 1: FOREVER, FOR NOW.' Featuring production and collaboration from Arooj Aftab and Nils Frahm. It is available through Leiter, and on streaming services. Recorded 10/17/2023. Boat To Nowhere Secret Heart Dancing In Madness Stolen Moments Watch the full Live on KEXP performance on YouTube. Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week, the Maternity Safety Alliance group has called for a full statutory public inquiry into maternity safety in England. They joined Jess to explain why they're calling for this inquiry as did Presenter Krupa Padhy, who has produced a documentary on Radio 4 which investigates this issue. Writer and comedian Alison Larkin avoided love most of her adult life but in her 50s, she found true love for the first time with an Indian climate scientist. Then he died. Alison joins Krupa to tell her all about her new show based on this experience, Grief…Comedy at the Soho Theatre. British sprinter Bianca Williams has had lots of success in Athletics competitions for almost a decade but in recent weeks it has been an investigation into an incident which happened three years ago that has put her back into the news. She joins Krupa to discuss her stop and search ordeal. Singer-songwriter and cellist Ayanna Witter-Johnson has collaborated with a prestigious range of artists from Andrea Bocelli to Anoushka Shankar. She has now joined forces with London Symphony Orchestra Percussion Ensemble to create a new album, Ocean Floor. She joins Anita to discuss it. Have you ever played poker? Did you think about how playing it could influence your life decisions? Science writer and poker player Alex O'Brien has written a new book, The Truth Detective, which explores how the game's rules and strategies help us to better navigate the world and make better choices. She spoke to Jess about the life lessons she's learned from playing – and why she's teaching her daughter. Presenter: Anita Rani Producer: Claire Fox
David Fleming speaks with Anoushka Shankar. The initial conversation was when she was in the area to perform, with orchestra, one of the concertos for sitar and orchestra written by her father, the late Ravi Shankar. Beyond the concerto works, we spoke about some of her other releases, as she'll be in the area quite soon in quintet form. A rather atypical grouping, though SO nice! We'll hear about this, a couple of her releases, "Rise" and "Breathing Underwater." We'll also hear about her work with Herbie Hancock, Sting, and more, as well as a VERY moving piece called "In Her Name," combining music, dance, and spoken word. Originally called "In Jyoti's Name," the piece is "in loving memory of Jyoti Singh Pandey, who was beaten and gang-raped on a bus in Delhi," leading to her death two days later. VERY powerful! Also touching lightly on Anoushka scoring one of India's first three movies ever made!
Featuring music from the latest issue of Songlines Magazine, a feature on Anoushka Shankar - who played an amazing concert at The Chan Centre last week - and Spanish flamenco guitarist Juan Martín - who plays his first Vancouver concert in many a year next week. Plus a bit of nostalgia from CS&N - &Y, The Byrds, and Della Mae, and heaps of new music - much of it Celtic, from all across this country.
Anoushka Shankar, Arooj Aftab, Lisa-Kaindé Diaz and Nadine Shah talk about the role of spirituality in their music, what their sound gives the audience, and share thoughts on being women of colour in the music industry. Born in the UK, Anoushka Shankar spent her younger years in London and Delhi before moving to California. She began learning the sitar aged 9 with her father, the legendary Ravi Shankar, and made her professional debut at 13. Since then has been nominated for nine Grammys, played everywhere from the Barbican to Carnegie Hall, and worked with a wide range of artists including Herbie Hancock, Patti Smith, Rodrigo y Gabriela, Jules Buckley and His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Her latest project, a mini-album titled Chapter I: Forever, For Now, comes out in October. Arooj Aftab is a Grammy award winning Pakistani-American singer, composer, and producer whose musical styles cover everything from jazz to minimalism. She's performed at Coachella, Glastonbury, and the Montreal Jazz Festival, and is also an Emmy winning documentary editor. She also produced Anouska's latest album. Lisa-Kaindé Diaz is one-half of multilingual French-Cuban duo Ibeyi, whose work fuses jazz with beats, samples, and traditional instruments. They've released three studio LPs, appeared on Beyoncé's groundbreaking visual album Lemonade, and have collaborated with Chilly Gonzales, Kamasi Washington and Jorja Smith. Nadine Shah is a Mercury Prize-nominated British singer-songwriter who has performed at Glastonbury and London's Barbican. She's supported Patti Smith, Depeche Mode and Suede, recently made her acting debut in A Midsummer Night's Dream, and is currently working on her fifth album.
Masaba Gupta talks to the sitar maestro Anoushka Shankar about her long and storied career in music, including the thrill of performing live--especially after the pandemic. She also describes what she considers the secret sauce of collaborating with great artists. and recounts a memorable moment and lesson from “Uncle George”, a.k.a The Beatles' George Harrison.
An ambient mix between drone, electonica & world music, with: Asaf Sánchez, Kernal, Ghost In The Loop, Hania Ranni, Anoushka Shankar... Selected & mixed by absÜrda
Featuring new music from Anoushka Shankar, a tribute to the music of Niger featuring a brand new song by Bombino, the great Japanese guitarist Ryo Kawasaki + more!
Donald Macleod celebrates the programme's 80th anniversary with highlights from 10 memorable interviews Composer of the Week is one of the longest-running strands on the BBC, first heard on the airwaves during the Second World War on the 2nd of August 1943. The first to be featured was Mozart – and today, the programme tells the stories of well-known and rediscovered composers across classical music, jazz, contemporary and beyond. Donald Macleod celebrates its 80th anniversary with highlights and behind-the-scenes stories from his encounters with some of our greatest living composers. Across the week, he looks back on 10 memorable interviews from his nearly 25 years in the presenter's chair, showcasing the range of musical styles and personalities he's encountered. Part 1 includes interviews with Stephen Sondheim, Judith Weir, Meredith Monk, Steve Reich & Harrison Birtwistle. Part 2 includes interviews with Hans Werner Henze, Adolphus Hailstork, Thea Musgrave, Anoushka Shankar & Oliver Knussen. Music Featured: Stephen Sondheim: Pretty Little Picture (from A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum) Jule Styne/Stephen Sondheim: Everything's Coming Up Roses (from Gypsy) Stephen Sondheim: Free (from A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum) Stephen Sondheim: There's Always a Woman (from Anyone Can Whistle) Judith Weir: Variations For Judith, No 5 Judith Weir: Vertue for chorus Judith Weir: Piano Quartet (1st movement) Judith Weir: Airs from Another Planet for wind quintet and piano (excerpt) Meredith Monk: Gothum Lullaby Meredith Monk: Quarry (Quarry Weave 2) Meredith Monk: Dolmen Music (excerpt) Steve Reich: The Cave (excerpts from Act III) Steve Reich: Different Trains (iii. Europe, After the War) Steve Reich: Piano Phase (remixed by D*Note) Harrison Birtwistle: Virelai (sous une fontayne) Harrison Birtwistle: The Minotaur (Part Two – excerpt) Harrison Birtwistle: The Moth Requiem Hans Werner Henze: Chamber Concerto, Op 1 (final movement) Hans Werner Henze: Serenade for piano trio (Adagio, Adagio) Hans Werner Henze: Scorribanda sinfónica Hans Werner Henze: Requiem (excerpt) Adolphus Hailstork: Fanfare on Amazing Grace Adolphus Hailstork: Three Spirituals for Orchestra Adolphus Hailstork: Symphony No 2 (excerpts) Thea Musgrave: On the Underground, Set 1: Sometimes Thea Musgrave: Two's Company Anoushka Shankar: Traces of you Anoushka Shankar: Voice of the Moon Anoushka Shankar: Red Sun Oliver Knussen: Flourish with Fireworks, Op 22 Oliver Knussen: Music for a Puppet Court, Op 11 Oliver Knussen: …Upon One Note Presented by Donald Macleod Produced by Amelia Parker for BBC Audio Wales and West For full track listings, including artist and recording details, and to listen to the pieces featured in full (for 30 days after broadcast) head to the series page for Anniversary Special: Composers in Conversation https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001p28b And you can delve into the A-Z of all the composers we've featured on Composer of the Week here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/3cjHdZlXwL7W41XGB77X3S0/composers-a-to-z
Donald Macleod celebrates the programme's 80th anniversary with highlights from 10 memorable interviews Composer of the Week is one of the longest-running strands on the BBC, first heard on the airwaves during the Second World War on the 2nd of August 1943. The first to be featured was Mozart – and today, the programme tells the stories of well-known and rediscovered composers across classical music, jazz, contemporary and beyond. Donald Macleod celebrates its 80th anniversary with highlights and behind-the-scenes stories from his encounters with some of our greatest living composers. Across the week, he looks back on 10 memorable interviews from his nearly 25 years in the presenter's chair, showcasing the range of musical styles and personalities he's encountered. Part 1 includes interviews with Stephen Sondheim, Judith Weir, Meredith Monk, Steve Reich & Harrison Birtwistle. Part 2 includes interviews with Hans Werner Henze, Adolphus Hailstork, Thea Musgrave, Anoushka Shankar & Oliver Knussen. Music Featured: Stephen Sondheim: Pretty Little Picture (from A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum) Jule Styne/Stephen Sondheim: Everything's Coming Up Roses (from Gypsy) Stephen Sondheim: Free (from A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum) Stephen Sondheim: There's Always a Woman (from Anyone Can Whistle) Judith Weir: Variations For Judith, No 5 Judith Weir: Vertue for chorus Judith Weir: Piano Quartet (1st movement) Judith Weir: Airs from Another Planet for wind quintet and piano (excerpt) Meredith Monk: Gothum Lullaby Meredith Monk: Quarry (Quarry Weave 2) Meredith Monk: Dolmen Music (excerpt) Steve Reich: The Cave (excerpts from Act III) Steve Reich: Different Trains (iii. Europe, After the War) Steve Reich: Piano Phase (remixed by D*Note) Harrison Birtwistle: Virelai (sous une fontayne) Harrison Birtwistle: The Minotaur (Part Two – excerpt) Harrison Birtwistle: The Moth Requiem Hans Werner Henze: Chamber Concerto, Op 1 (final movement) Hans Werner Henze: Serenade for piano trio (Adagio, Adagio) Hans Werner Henze: Scorribanda sinfónica Hans Werner Henze: Requiem (excerpt) Adolphus Hailstork: Fanfare on Amazing Grace Adolphus Hailstork: Three Spirituals for Orchestra Adolphus Hailstork: Symphony No 2 (excerpts) Thea Musgrave: On the Underground, Set 1: Sometimes Thea Musgrave: Two's Company Anoushka Shankar: Traces of you Anoushka Shankar: Voice of the Moon Anoushka Shankar: Red Sun Oliver Knussen: Flourish with Fireworks, Op 22 Oliver Knussen: Music for a Puppet Court, Op 11 Oliver Knussen: …Upon One Note Presented by Donald Macleod Produced by Amelia Parker for BBC Audio Wales and West For full track listings, including artist and recording details, and to listen to the pieces featured in full (for 30 days after broadcast) head to the series page for Anniversary Special: Composers in Conversation https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001p28b And you can delve into the A-Z of all the composers we've featured on Composer of the Week here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/3cjHdZlXwL7W41XGB77X3S0/composers-a-to-z
Nitin Sawhney, Tim Burgess, Nainita Desai and Ayanna Witter-Johnson discuss how their family and cultural history impacts their creativity, being conscious of who they're representing when creating, and how their output is a reflection of their changing identities. Producer, composer, and DJ Nitin Sawhney grew up studying the piano, guitar, sitar and tabla, and released his debut album Spirit Dance in 1993. Since then he has scored music for theatre, dance, video games and cinema, including the BBC TV series Human Planet. He's also produced albums for the likes of Helene Grimaud and Anoushka Shankar, conducted and composed for the London Symphony Orchestra, and had his own BBC classical Prom. He's also DJed at world-renowned London nightclub Fabric and has worked with Paul McCartney, Nelson Mandela, Joss Stone, Annie Lennox, Sting and Mira Nair. His new album Identity will be coming out this year on October 13th. Tim Burgess is a singer, musician, and record label owner, best known as the frontman of influential English rock band the Charlatans. He's enjoyed an incredibly successful career in music, from releasing hit singles throughout the 90s to exploring the fabric of pop and rock in his books, as well as his ever-popular Tim's Twitter Listening Party events on social media. Nainita Desai is an award-winning composer of film, television and video game music with a background in sound design. She creates powerful, emotive scores, and moves seamlessly from working with orchestras to using her collection of custom-made instruments. Some of her recent projects include The Reason I Jump, an immersive cinematic exploration of neurodiversity, and the Oscar-nominated documentary For Sama. Ayanna Witter-Johnson is a composer, singer and cellist whose music crosses the boundaries of classical, jazz, reggae, soul and R&B. She's toured with the likes of Anoushka Shankar and Courtney Pine, recorded with Akala, and composed for the London Symphony Orchestra, effortlessly straddling different musical worlds.
It's been almost seventy years since the arrival of Indian classical music in Europe and the United States. Starting in 1956, English violinist YEHUDI MENUHIN's interest in Indian music led to collaborations and concert tours with two of the then hottest young musicians in India—sitar master RAVI SHANKAR and sarod master ALI AKBAR KHAN. It was the beginning of a period of cross-fertilization of Indian and Western classical music. And in the 1960's, the famous adoption of the Indian sitar by GEORGE HARRISON of THE BEATLES brought awareness of Indian music to the mainstream. Today, recordings, films, videos, and digital networks have led to a broadening of cultural communication, where influence and interaction occur across many genres simultaneously. Western musicians study Indian microtonal scales, play Indian instruments, and create new hybrid styles—while Indian musicians study western tempered scales, harmony, and orchestration, play electronic instruments, and extend the traditions of Indian music to an international audience. On this transmission of HEARTS of SPACE, contemporary, traditional, and sacred sounds of India, on a program called INDIA NAVIGATION 2. Music is by sitarists JASDEEP SINGH DEGUN, ANOUSHKA SHANKAR, and NILADRI KUMAR, bansuri flutists MARK SEELIG and VIRGINIA NICOLI, sarod and santur by CHINMAYA DUNSTER, and producer CRAIG PRUESS and the great devotional singer ANURADHA PAUDWAL. [ view playlist ] [ view Flickr image gallery ] [ play 30 second MP3 promo ]
Manu Delago is, hands down, the MOST influential handpan player in the world. He's been playing since 2003 and has introduced the world to a very percussive and professional style of playing. Manu was also the first player to introduce our amazing instrument to the world high level collaboration. He's got 15 full length albums starting with "Made in Silence" in 2006 up to his most recent release of "Enviorn Me" in 2021. If you're not familiar with his personal catalog...maybe you've heard him with one of his many collaborators such as Björk, Anoushka Shankar, Ellie Goulding, or Shpongle. In this episode, we hear about his beginnings in music, his path to developing his playing style, how he began working with other musicians, and much more! We also got a more in-depth understanding of his instruments, his personal set-up, and what he brings on tour. In other HUGE news, Manu is releasing a Masterclass on MasterTheHandpan starting on May 26th where he gives an incredible look behind the curtain of his biggest songs, the stories behind some of his biggest collaborative projects, how he develops ideas for his albums, and MUCH more! Check out Manu's Masterclass here: https://www.masterthehandpan.com/masterclass/manu-delago For more about Manu: www.ManuDelago.com www.RecyclingTour2023.com IG: @ManuDelago
Today on the LA Report, Governor Gavin Newsom issues an order to speed up infrastructure projects. The LA Lakers play the Denver Nuggets tonight, and they could use a win after losing the last two games. And, master sitarist Anoushka Shankar on crossing music genres. The current Hollywood Writers strike is fueled in part by concerns about Artificial Intelligence. And questions remain over whether AI can produce high quality content. This week we'll explore the technology and its potential impact on creative writing on jobs. Support The L.A. Report by donating now at LAist.com/joinSupport the show: https://laist.com
Today we speak with the brilliant, world renowned sitar player, Anoushka Shankar, who happens to be Norah's sister! Tune in for stories of the teen years when they first connected, the unique history with their father, Ravi Shankar, through their current GRAMMY night pajama hangs. You'll hear the harmonious pairing of sitar and piano as they duet on a couple of Anoushka's songs, one of Norah's classics, and you won't want to miss Norah's impromptu introduction to a traditional Indian Raga! Recorded 2/4/23. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nina Hoss co-stars in the new critically-acclaimed film Tár. She shares her process behind preparing for the film, including learning to play the violin, and what it was like playing with a real-life orchestra. Acclaimed sitar player Anoushka Shankar discusses her first live album in more than two decades, her life in music and what it's like having that famous family name. Edmonton director Kyle Edward Ball is making his feature-length debut with the film Skinamarink. He tells us the inspiration behind his horror film, and how he uses sound to evoke the feeling of a nightmare.
Nina Hoss co-stars in the new critically-acclaimed film Tár. She shares her process behind preparing for the film, including learning to play the violin, and what it was like playing with a real-life orchestra. Acclaimed sitar player Anoushka Shankar discusses her first live album in more than two decades, her life in music and what it's like having that famous family name. Edmonton director Kyle Edward Ball is making his feature-length debut with the film Skinamarink. He tells us the inspiration behind his horror film, and how he uses sound to evoke the feeling of a nightmare.
Turkish-German singer and composer Alev Lenz, who splits time between London and Germany, has had something of a hit tune with “Fall Into Me”, a song used in the series Black Mirror. That song has had a few versions, including one recorded by vocal octet Roomful of Teeth, and another as a work called “Splendid Soldiers.” Her dark (only sometimes) and thoughtful compositions and collaborations are often finding their places in films and limited series, as in the films Im Nachtlicht and Downhill, and the series Dark. Alev Lenz has been something of a serial collaborator, working with sitarist and composer Anoushka Shankar, Lisel (Eliza Bagg), Sand Dunes, synthesist and producer Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith, French-Cuban vocal duo Ibeyi, and the aforementioned Roomful of Teeth, to name a few. During the interview, Lenz describes her creative process, and when the words might come in, and shares her experiences in the world of “sync”, when composers license their music to film and streaming series. Plus, hear Alev Lenz and pianist Vana Gierig, recorded in the studio. Set list: "Cigarettes and Blow", "Fall Into Me", "Ivory Tower" Watch "Ivory Tower": Watch "Fall Into Me":
Making art in itself is a political act —Grammy nominated sitarist Anoushka Shankar ----more----Read full article here: https://theprint.in/features/making-art-is-a-hugely-political-act-in-itself-sitarist-anoushka-shankar/1278530/
Anoushka Shankar is a respected sitarist and composer who has just received two Grammy nominations for her new live album Between Us. She joins Anita to talk about the her new song, In Her Name, in memory of the young girl from Delhi, referred to as Nirbhaya, who 10 years ago was gang raped on a bus and was subjected to an attack so badly that she died from her injuries. The incident sent shockwaves across the world and led to the introduction of new anti-rape laws in India. An estimated half of all women will suffer from a urinary tract infection (UTI) in their lifetime – so why has testing been such an inexact science until now? Some patients have their infections missed entirely, or, on the flipside, they receive unnecessary or incorrect antibiotics which may leave them host to an antibiotic resistant strain. But a new test could be about to change that. Dr Emma Hayhurst is part of a team of scientists developing a new test for UTIs that could provide a diagnosis in just 40 minutes. She joins Anita, along with Dr Agnes Arnold-Forster, from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, who last year executive produced a documentary film on the experience of living with a chronic UTI. Why is social media obsessed with nurseries and toys in neutral, muted colours? Anita speaks to the writer and librarian Hayley DeRoche, who coined the term ‘sad beige clothes for sad beige children'. She tells us about her viral videos which skewer the beige aesthetic. And journalist Martha Alexander explains why she has resigned herself to a life of multicolour with her daughter. Presented by Anita Rani Producer: Louise Corley
Featuring a smooth jam from israeli/NYC guitarist singer/songwriter Dida Pelled; Brooklyn trumpeter extraordinaire Kenny Warren and his crushing quartet; the ambient dreamworld created by Spencer Zahn and Dawn Richard; a magical track from a top artist, Anoushka Shankar; Seattle legend Wayne Horvitz with his compadres presenting the Snowghost Sessions; NYC genre-bending chanteuse Leslie Mendelson; and finally two of the greatest: Stan Getz and the purple one, Prince.
Director Reggie Hudlin talks about his new documentary, Sidney, which highlights how Sidney Poitier's legacy paved the way for Black actors and filmmakers today. Acclaimed sitar player Anoushka Shankar discusses her first live album in more than two decades, her life in music and what it's like having that famous family name. Our music panellists Sarah Boesveld and Lisa Christiansen break down the big moments of the Canadian Country Music Association Awards, plus, Justin Bieber's tour cancellation and one of this year's best TV soundtracks according to the Creative Arts Emmys.
This week on Rockonteurs, Gary and Guy meet producer, composer, artist and Ivor Novello Lifetime Achievement award winner Nitin Sawhney.Nitin discusses his diverse career that includes collaborations with Paul McCartney, Sting, Jeff Beck and Anoushka Shankar to name a few. He also shares a story on his meeting with Nelson Mandela and how the recent Pink Floyd track ‘Hey Hey Rise Up' – which he plays on came about.Rockonteurs is produced by Ben Jones and Stuart Elmore for Gimme Sugar Productions. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
All Songs host Bob Boilen shares his favorite new tracks of the week, including songs of love from Angel Olsen and Soccer Mommy, a new one from the upcoming Perfume Genius album Ugly Season and more.Featured Songs And Artists:1. Perfume Genius: "Pop Song," from Ugly Season2. Zola Jesus: "Lost," from Arkhon3. Arooj Aftab: "Udhero Na (feat. Anoushka Shankar)," from Vulture Prince (Deluxe Edition)4. Angel Olsen: "All The Good Times," from Big Time5. Saya Gray: "IF THERE'S NO SEAT IN THE SKY (WILL YOU FORGIVE ME???)," from 19 MASTERS6. Soccer Mommy: "Shotgun," from Sometimes, Forever