Incarnation II

Incarnation II is a collaborative composition by sitarist Shahbaz Hussain and cellist Helen Anahita Wilson. The track appears as the fourth piece on the album Silsila, released on July 22, 2022. The work spans 11 minutes and 9 seconds and adopts a fusion of North Indian classical music with Western contemporary elements.

The album Silsila was distributed exclusively in digital media formats. No physical release or additional label affiliation is documented in available sources. The composition reflects an improvisational dialogue between Hussain’s sitar and Wilson’s cello, blending raga-inspired phrasing with extended harmonic techniques. Specific raga or tala foundations for the track remain unconfirmed in public records.

Hussain contributed as both a performer and composer, while Wilson provided cello arrangements and co-compositional input. The album’s production credits are not fully detailed, though both artists are recognized for their roles in shaping the project’s cross-cultural sound. Silsila marks one of several collaborative efforts between the two musicians, though Incarnation II stands as a notable example of their longer-form interplay.

The track’s structure progresses through thematic development, alternating between meditative alaps and rhythmic exchanges. No vocal components or additional instrumentalists are credited. The recording location and production team are not specified in accessible documentation. The album received distribution through digital platforms, with no indication of a vinyl, CD, or cassette release.