Hymn to the Liquid

Hymn to the Liquid is a solo instrumental track by sitar player Anoushka Shankar. The composition appears on her 2021 album Love Letters. The piece lasts 4 minutes and 25 seconds. Shankar performs the sitar throughout, accompanied by minimal percussion and ambient textures. The track blends elements of Indian classical raga with contemporary electronic and ambient influences.

The album Love Letters was released on September 10, 2021, under the Mercury KX label. It features collaborations with artists including singer-songwriter Alev Lenz and cellist Caroline Dale. Hymn to the Liquid stands out for its meditative structure and layered soundscapes, emphasizing Shankar’s improvisational style within a modern framework. The composition does not follow a traditional raga format but incorporates melodic motifs common in Hindustani classical music.

Anoushka Shankar, daughter of Ravi Shankar, has been a prominent figure in Indian classical and fusion music since the late 1990s. She has released over a dozen albums and received multiple Grammy Award nominations. The exact recording date and location for Hymn to the Liquid are not publicly documented. The track’s production credits include Shankar as the primary composer and performer, with additional contributions from co-producers and engineers whose names are not specified in available sources.