Jingle Bells

Jingle Bells (Shankar version) is a rendition of the traditional Christmas carol Jingle Bells performed by Indian violinist L. Shankar. The track appears as the opening number on the compilation album Christmas from India, released on October 15, 2021, under Cleopatra Records.

The recording spans 3 minutes and 27 seconds. Shankar adapts the composition using his signature double violin technique, blending Western holiday themes with elements of Indian classical music. The album adopts a digital media format, distributed through online platforms.

Context regarding the production team, session musicians, or specific arrangement choices remains undocumented. The release forms part of Cleopatra Records’ series of culturally diverse holiday albums, though the label did not disclose additional details about the recording process or accompanying artists.

The original Jingle Bells melody, composed by James Lord Pierpont in 1857, serves as the foundation for Shankar’s interpretation. The tracklist of Christmas from India includes contributions from other Indian classical and fusion artists, but the album’s full lineup and individual track credits are not fully publicized.