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Various Artists
Ganga: Music of the Ganges
Genres: Folk, International Music, Pop, Classical

Track Listings (13) - Disc #1
1. (Mantras) At Gaumukh, the Source of the Ganges
2. (Conch) Call to Prayer at the Temple of Gangotri
3. Ganga Stuti (The Legend of Ganga)
4. (Pungi) At Devprayag
5. Ganapati Upanishad
6. (Dhol) Percussion Ensemble
7. Nautanki T Kanpur
8. Trveni at Allahabad
9. Badhaiyya
10. Gaona Geet (The Bride's Farewell)
11. Kajari (A Popular Melody of the Mirzapur Region)
12. Nirgun Pad, from the Benares Region
13. (Hori) Mishra Kafi Raga, by Chhannu Lal Mishra
Track Listings (12) - Disc #2
1. Hanuman Arati
2. Birha
3. Pachra
4. Khari Birha
5. Kevat Ka Sohar
6. Kilona, Toy-Song for Childern, Patna Region
7. Banni Mata Ka Geet
8. Tantric Rite
9. Sohar
10. Kohbar
11. Ropni Geet
12. Kajri Dhun [Shahnai Tune for Dawn at Jahangira]
Track Listings (13) - Disc #3
1. Domni Song
2. (Jatsar) A Million Song
3. (Vivah Geet)
4. (Lori) A Cradle Song
5. Hori Jogria
6. Ma Melinir Gaan
7. Patar Banshi
8. ? Doyal
9. Manush, Baul Song
10. Bhataiali, Boatman's Song
11. Murshidi, Mystic Minestrel's Song
12. Bhashan, Behula Legend
13. Kali Kirtana, of Andul (Suburb of Calcutta)

CD Details

All Artists: Various Artists
Title: Ganga: Music of the Ganges
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Angel Records
Original Release Date: 4/6/1999
Release Date: 4/6/1999
Genres: Folk, International Music, Pop, Classical
Styles: Traditional Folk, India & Pakistan, India
Number of Discs: 3
SwapaCD Credits: 3
UPC: 724356153226

CD Reviews

Incredible 3 CD set. Fantastic.

Randall C. Taylor | Houston, TX | 05/10/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This well designed set is a must have for lovers of Sacred (and folk-type secular (no Pop)) Indian (sub-continent) Music. Well planned and executed, the set has extensive notes in French and English and many color pictures. (No notes in Hindi or Sanskrit except for set decoration.) Perfect for lovers of chant and ethnomusicologists alike. The samples include music from the Himalayas to Calcutta. I can't say enough good things about this set."

Take the virtual trip

Randall C. Taylor | 11/23/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I spent six months traveling through India in 1997-98 and have longed to go back ever since. One of the most moving parts of my journey took place in Kashi/Benares/Varanasi, the most sacred city in India, long the home of the sages (from Hindu, to Buddhist, and beyond). This CD is like a return to India, without the annoyances of actually hurling one's body through all that time and space. Highly recommended. It will take you on a magic carpet ride down the river..."