In April 1970, “Reprise” label released the debut, self-titled Ananda Shankar album. It was recorded in 1970, in Hollywood, and was produced by Alex Hassilev.
Personnel:
- Ananda Shankar – vocal, sitar, arrangements
- Paul Lewinson – Moog synthesizer, arrangements
- Pranish Khan – tabla
- Dick Rosmini – guitar
- Drake Levin – guitar
- Jerry Scheff – bass
- Mark Tulin – bass
- Joe Pollard – drums
- Michael Botts – drums
Track listing:
All tracks by Ananda Shankar and Paul Lewinson, except where noted.
- Jumpin’ Jack Flash – Mick Jagger, Keith Richards
- Snow Flower
- Light My Fire – Jim Morrison, Robbie Krieger, John Densmore, Ray Manzarek
- Mamata (Affection)
- Metamorphosis
- Sagar (The Ocean)
- Dance Indra – traditional
- Raghupati – folk tune
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