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As a disciple of my father's, I was certain I wanted to…

“As a disciple of my father's, I was certain I wanted to include one of his own raga creations on 'Home', as they are so beautiful; whilst many of his creations are part of the general classical repertoire for all musicians, many more are only played by those of us who learned from him, and…” quote by Anoushka Shankar
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“As a disciple of my father's, I was certain I wanted to include one of his own raga creations on 'Home', as they are so beautiful; whilst many of his creations are part of the general classical repertoire for all musicians, many more are only played by those of us who learned from him, and therefore need to be played.”

Anoushka Shankar

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This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

She wants to honor her father's unique ragas by recording them, preserving a personal musical lineage.

In simple terms: Preserve father's ragas.

Key Takeaway

Record his ragas.

Themes

heritage music family legacy

Mood

proud reflective

Type

cultural personal

When to use this quote

  • concert programming
  • family gatherings
  • educational workshops

Key Concepts

cultural preservation musical transmission

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you share these ragas without losing their intimacy?
  • What platforms best honor personal heritage?
A Different Perspective

Balancing tradition with broader audience appeal can be hard.

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