Shakti
Name:
Shakti
Wikipedia:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shakti_(band)
Wikipedia Summary:
Shakti was an acoustic fusion music group founded by English guitarist John McLaughlin and Indian tabla player Zakir Hussain. The group combined elements of Indian classical music with jazz fusion.
Born:
1975
Url1:
https://www.johnmclaughlin.com/shakti/
Url2:
https://www.allmusic.com/artist/shakti-mn0000358425
Notes:
While Shakti primarily focused on the fusion of Indian classical music with jazz, their work often incorporated elements that share similarities with Middle Eastern musical traditions. The use of modal scales, complex rhythmic cycles, and improvisational techniques in their music resonates with aspects of both Indian and Middle Eastern musical concepts. John McLaughlin's interest in Eastern spirituality and music, combined with the group's innovative approach to fusion, created a sound that bridged multiple musical traditions, including those from the Middle East.