Traces of You

Anoushka Shankar released Traces of You in 2013. The album blends Indian classical music with electronic influences. It features her half-sister Norah Jones on vocals and honors her late father Ravi S

Traces of You is a studio album by Indian sitarist and composer Anoushka Shankar. The album was released on 4 October 2013. It marks Shankar’s eighth studio release and her first under the Deutsche Grammophon label. The album features thirteen tracks, blending Indian classical music with contemporary and electronic influences.

Anoushka Shankar composed and performed the album, with contributions from guest artists including her half-sister Norah Jones, who provides vocals on select tracks. The album’s production incorporates sitar, strings, percussion, and electronic elements, reflecting Shankar’s experimental approach to traditional and modern sounds.

The tracklist includes notable compositions such as The Sun Won’t Set, Flight, Indian Summer, Maya, and the title track Traces of You. Lasya and Fathers feature Norah Jones on vocals, while Metamorphosis and In Jyoti’s Name highlight instrumental arrangements. Monsoon incorporates ambient textures alongside traditional instrumentation.

The album’s themes explore personal and emotional narratives, with Shankar dedicating the work to her late father, sitar maestro Ravi Shankar. The cover art and liner notes reflect this dedication, though specific details about the artwork’s creators are not publicly documented.

Traces of You received critical attention for its fusion of genres and Shankar’s technical and creative execution. The album’s release included physical and digital formats, though the label did not issue a vinyl edition at the time of publication.