Deck the Halls

Deck the Halls is a track by Indian violinist L. Shankar featured on the compilation album Christmas from India. Released on October 15, 2021, by Cleopatra Records, the album presents traditional Christmas carols reinterpreted through Indian classical and fusion styles. The label issued the recording in digital media formats.

Shankar performs the track as the seventh entry on the album. The composition retains the melodic structure of the 16th-century Welsh carol Deck the Halls while incorporating elements of Carnatic violin technique. The recording spans 2 minutes and 47 seconds. No additional session musicians or arrangers are credited in the available context.

The album Christmas from India compiles works by multiple artists, though specific contributor details beyond Shankar’s track remain undocumented in the provided information. Cleopatra Records marketed the release as part of a seasonal series blending global musical traditions with Western holiday themes. The label did not disclose commercial performance metrics or chart placements for the album or track.

Shankar’s adaptation reflects his signature double-violin style, developed through collaborations with Western and Indian classical musicians. Earlier in his career, he worked with artists such as Yehudi Menuhin, Peter Gabriel, and Frank Zappa, establishing a reputation for cross-cultural fusion. The 2021 recording extends this approach to holiday music, though no live performances or alternate versions of the track are confirmed.