Shakti - A Handful Of Beauty LP Vinyl Record For Sale

Shakti - With John McLaughlin - A Handful Of Beauty - Columbia Records PC 34372 - 1976 - Original Release - Terre Haute Pressing

Tracks:
    
La Danse Du Bonheur
Lady L
India
Kriti
Isis
Two Sisters

A Handful of Beauty is a 1976 studio album by Shakti, the groundbreaking world‑fusion group led by guitarist John McLaughlin. The record blends Indian classical music with jazz‑influenced improvisation, creating a sound that feels both intricate and surprisingly approachable. Featuring standout performances from violinist L. Shankar and tabla master Zakir Hussain, the album showcases the band at a point where their chemistry had fully clicked. It resulted in long, flowing pieces that highlight rhythm, melody, and virtuosity without ever feeling academic. It’s often considered one of Shakti’s most accessible and expressive releases, capturing the band’s unique ability to merge cultures into something completely its own.

Genre/s: Jazz Fusion, Indo‑Jazz, World-Fusion, Acoustic

For Fans Of: John McLaughlin, Zakir Hussain, Oregon, Mahavishnu Orchestra (acoustic era)

Official Release Date: 1976

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