Shakti is the first group that brought together Hindustani (North Indian) and Carnatic (South Indian) musicians. Their new album celebrating the landmark anniversary, This Moment, was released on June 23 and their final tour, the first in 45 years, will launch in Boston on August 17th.
John McLaughlin, one of the greatest guitarists of all time, and Zakir Hussain, the greatest living tabla player, have shattered the boundaries between eastern and western music to forge the template of what is now called “World Music.” Shakti is the first group that brought together Hindustani (North Indian) and Carnatic (South Indian) musicians.
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