Maan in Prison

Maan in Prison is a solo sitar composition by Anoushka Shankar. Anoushka Shankar released the track in 2021. The piece belongs to the Indian classical music genre and appears as an instrumental work. The duration of the track is 2 minutes and 10 seconds.

Anoushka Shankar performs the sitar, which serves as the primary instrument throughout the composition. The piece follows traditional raga structures but does not specify a particular raga in available sources. The label or platform associated with the release is not publicly documented.

The track features improvisational elements characteristic of Indian classical music, including alap and jor sections. These sections develop the melodic framework without rhythmic accompaniment. The composition maintains a meditative and introspective mood, aligning with Shankar’s exploration of contemporary and classical fusion in her later works.

Anoushka Shankar has not disclosed specific inspirations or thematic motivations behind Maan in Prison. The title suggests a narrative or emotional context, though the artist has not elaborated on its meaning in public statements. The track does not include vocal elements or additional instrumentation.