Land of Gold (instrumental)

Land of Gold (instrumental) is an instrumental composition by Anoushka Shankar. Anoushka Shankar released the track in 2016. The piece appears on the album Land of Gold, which she produced as a response to the global refugee crisis. The primary format of the track is a studio recording.

The composition features Shankar on sitar, accompanied by a chamber ensemble. The label Deutsche Grammophon distributed the album. The instrumental version of Land of Gold omits vocal elements present in other tracks on the album. The duration of the track is 4 minutes and 19 seconds.

Anoushka Shankar structured the piece with a gradual build, incorporating traditional Indian classical motifs alongside Western orchestral arrangements. The track opens with a solo sitar introduction, followed by layered strings and percussion. Notable sections include a mid-track crescendo that integrates tabla rhythms with cello and violin harmonies. The composition concludes with a return to the sitar theme, resolving in a subdued finale.

The album Land of Gold includes collaborations with artists such as M.I.A., Alev Lenz, and Manu Delago. The instrumental version of the title track does not feature these guest artists. The context of the album’s release aligns with Shankar’s advocacy for refugee rights and humanitarian causes. The exact recording date of the track remains unspecified.