Jan 21, 2023 · McLaughlin kicked off the buoyant “Zakir” (from 1999’s Remember Shakti) with some stunning solo guitar that highlighted his beautiful chordal melody playing.

The iconic musical journey that began half a century ago, now culminates with the historic 'Shakti 50th Anniversary World Tour 2023 '. With a repertoire that boasts of an inimitable collaboration …

And in a very special way with Shakti, a band in which McLaughlin the virtuoso teamed up with top Indian musicians to explore the fusion of east and west. From that point on, the mega-star …

Jazz Guitar Today: Shakti’s “This Moment” Nominated For The Best Global Music Album Grammy Award. Shakti recently concluded their triumphant 27-city 50th Anniversary Tour, which …

“Guitar legend John McLaughlin and percussion master Zakir Hussain implausibly tot up 153 years between them – not apparent from the scything electric guitar lines, furious tabla …

Today’s Shakti honors the legacy of the original band by acknowledging their tradition while continuing to push beyond existing boundaries into new musical landscapes. “It’s really a …

Apr 11, 2023 · Now, fifty years after the informal conversations and jam sessions that sparked the band into existence, “This Moment” – Shakti’s first new studio album in more than 45 years – …

Dec 29, 2023 · McLaughlin kicked off the buoyant “Zakir” (from 1999’s Remember Shakti) with some stunning solo guitar that highlighted his beautiful chordal melody playing. He was soon …

Feb 9, 2024 · For Souvik Dutta, a Kolkata boy with musical roots like of most in this city of exciting cultural complexities, Indian classical morphed its way into western harmonies vi the sounds of …

Aug 10, 2023 · The Boston Globe: John McLaughlin and Shakti celebrate 50 years of a cross-cultural fusion Bill Beuttler writes: “To hear them tell it, the cofounders of Shakti — guitar great …