Stevin McNamara - Shakti Guitar: A Yogic Journey from Dawn to Deepes

2014 release from the acclaimed guitarist. Indian music has it's roots in the ancient Vedic culture where it was originally used for religious and devotional purposes. Over the centuries it has developed into what we hear today. Even in the modern performance of ragas, the music still retains it's profound, devotional character and humility. It is a living music that has been personally handed down from teacher to disciple over centuries - and cannot be learned in any other way. The ancient yogis, through deep spiritual practice, were able to see the effect of music on all of life and developed ragas according to their experience and inner knowledge. The word raga means "that which colors the mind." Each raga has a particular scale and set of notes that are brought to life when performed correctly.