🎶 Classical Music of India (1967) | John Levy's Nonesuch Explorer Series

John Levy was a British scholar and artist who dedicated years to documenting traditional music across Asia. He was a sensitive recordist who made hundreds of field recordings; 223 reels from his archive are from India alone. This album features a cross-section of master musicians playing a wide variety of instruments, from the familiar bansuri and sarangi to the rare rudra vina and jaltarang. The performances are lively, often shorter pieces that are "energetic right from the get-go" ✨ Perfect For: 🎶 World Music Enthusiasts: An essential introduction to Hindustani classical music. 📖 Music Historians: A valuable archive of mid-20th-century Indian musicians. 🎧 Deep Listening: A diverse and captivating journey through various ragas and instruments. 💿 Record Collectors: A classic and highly collectible album from the iconic Explorer Series. 👇 Which instrument from this album are you most curious to hear? Let us know in the comments! 🔔 Subscribe for more classic world music recordings and deep dives! 👍 Like this video if you appreciate the beauty of Indian classical music.