Traveller

Traveller is a studio album by Indian sitarist Anoushka Shankar. The album was released on 14 October 2011. It marks Shankar’s exploration of the connections between Indian classical music and Spanish flamenco. The project blends Hindustani classical traditions with flamenco rhythms, melodies, and instrumentation. Traveller features collaborations with flamenco artists, including guitarist Pepe Habichuela and vocalist Sandra Carrasco.

The album contains twelve tracks. Notable compositions include Inside Me, which opens the album with a fusion of sitar and flamenco guitar. Bulería con Ricardo showcases a traditional bulería rhythm performed with flamenco guitarist Ricardo Miño. Krishna is a devotional piece that incorporates Indian classical motifs. Si no puedo verla adapts a Spanish folk melody with sitar and vocal elements. Dancing in Madness combines electronic textures with live instrumentation. Boy Meets Girl features a playful interplay between sitar and flamenco guitar. Kanya is a tribute to the Hindu goddess Kanya Kumari. Traveller, the title track, reflects the album’s thematic journey between cultures. Ishq merges Sufi poetry with flamenco influences. Casi uno closes the album with a meditative sitar and guitar duet.

The primary format of Traveller is a compact disc. The album was produced under the Deutsche Grammophon label. Additional musicians on the album include percussionists Tanmoy Bose and Pirashanna Thevarajah. The release received critical attention for its cross-cultural synthesis. Further details about the recording process or specific production credits are not publicly documented.