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Conducting the National Anthem from the Red Fort inDelhi in 1947 ushering in India's independence - pioneering innovative experimental music andcomposing scores for a multitude of films and ballets-conductor and music coordinator of the AcademyAward winning film "Gandhi" - these are just a few of thehighlights from master flautist Vijay Raghav Rao's long and impressive career. A disciple of master Ravi Shankar, Rao studiedwith Shankar from 1945 -1975 and has performed internationallysince the 1950's. This classic session featuring the late, great tablamaster Alla Rakha and an Indian Folk Ensemble including twositars, has been regarded as one of the finest examples oftraditional Indian folk music ever recorded. Long out of print onCD, these newly remastered recordings will be a welcome additionnot only for the Indian music enthusiast, but for all fans of great World music.