About Ragas Kameshwari, Gangeshwari, Rangeshwari
Ragas Kameshwari, Gangeshwari, Rangeshwari is a studio album by Indian sitarist and composer Ravi Shankar. The album features three original ragas composed by Shankar: Kameshwari, Gangeshwari and Rangeshwari. Shankar released the recording in 1972 under the label His Master’s Voice in a 12\" vinyl format.
The album contains three tracks. The first track presents Raga Kameshwari in a four-part structure: Alap, Jod, Gat and a rhythmic conclusion in Jhap Taal. The second track performs Raga Gangeshwari with a Gat section set to Rupak Taal. The third track interprets Raga Rangeshwari through a Gat composition in Teen Taal.
Shankar composed the three ragas as part of his broader contributions to Hindustani classical music. The 1972 release marked an official publication with no documented live or alternate versions from the same sessions. The vinyl format included liner notes, though specific authorship or additional session details remain unconfirmed in available sources. The album did not feature accompanying artists beyond Shankar’s sitar performance, though tabla or tanpura support is implied by the rhythmic and melodic structure of the tracks.
The release date aligns with Shankar’s period of international recognition following collaborations with Western musicians. His Master’s Voice distributed the album in India and select international markets, though precise regional availability or reissue history is not fully documented. The compositions later appeared in compilations and digital re-releases, but the 1972 vinyl remains the primary original format.