- Formed
- 1975
- Record labels
- Columbia Records
- Discography
- 4 albums
Biography
Shakti is a jazz group, formed in 1975. Members include John McLaughlin. Record labels: Columbia Records. The discography here lists 4 albums, from “Shakti with John McLaughlin” (1976) to “This Moment” (2023).
Shakti was a fusion band founded by English guitarist John McLaughlin and Indian violinist L. Shankar with percussionists Zakir Hussain (on tabla) and Vikku Vinayakram (on ghaṭam). Initially formed in 1973 under the name “Turiyananda Sangit” (a name coined by Sri Chinmoy that translates into English as “The pinnacle of delight in music”), with a lineup consisting of McLaughlin, L. Shankar, Ramnad V. Raghavan (on mridangam) and Mahālakṣmī Eve McLaughlin on Tanpura & Shruti box. Eve McLaughlin left the project, Zakir Hussain was added on tabla, and the group name changed to “Shakti” (meaning "creative intelligence, beauty, and power.") as the band wanted a name that “listeners in the West could relate to”. Raghavan also didn't stay with the project beyond the first album, and Vikku was added (on ghatam) for the remainder of Shakti’s early career. The group played acoustic fusion music which combined Carnatic music with elements of jazz.
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Members
Discography
Studio and live albums
Frequently asked questions
What are Shakti's best-known albums?
Albums in our database include A Handful of Beauty (1977), Natural Elements (1977) and Shakti with John McLaughlin (1976).
External links
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