The ultimate live performance of Shakti India tour was held on the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Delhi. It drew an enormous viewers, who have been wanting to be a part of the band’s landmark occasion. The trade between the 5 artistes on stage gave an adrenaline rush. The violin, tabla, kanjira and guitar discovered many thrilling assembly factors all through the efficiency, at the same time as every artiste made a lot of the moments when their devices and voice got here below the highlight. Zakir charged up the environment together with his power-packed rhythm play as he led the group by a present full of heat and great music. Shankar, Ganesh and Selvaganesh introduced the ‘Remember Shakti’ vibe.
During a post-show chat, Ustad Zakir Hussain spoke briefly concerning the band’s journey and the present tour. “It is the vibration of the moment for me. This is a group that surprises the audience every time it performs. It’s not just about making music, it’s also about the relationship that we have developed over the decades. There are so many layers of interaction and connection. John and I have experienced ups and downs, and that’s made us so much closer. John was already learning Carnatic music when I met him. I took him to Ustad Ali Akbar Khan and that was the first time we both played together (probably in 1973). Though 81, his passion and energy to create music is unbelievable.”
John Mclaughlin mentioned, “Who would have imagined 50 years ago that we would still be playing together. It’s quite an experience. An amazing journey of exploration.”
Shankar Mahadevan was solely too pleased to be a part of this tour. “This is the first time we are meeting after the Pandemic. We are doing around 15 to 16 concerts across Europe this summer, and another 15 in the U.S. We are also releasing some new music. We have about 25 pieces that we play, and keep adding to them. Being with the masters on stage is a learning experience.”
Source: www.thehindu.com