Nanda Devi

Nanda Devi is a solo instrumental composition by sitar virtuoso Anoushka Shankar. The track appears on her 2005 studio album Rise. Shankar performs the piece on sitar, accompanied by a traditional Indian classical ensemble. The composition follows the raga structure, though the specific raga is not documented in available sources. The track has a duration of 3 minutes and 48 seconds.

The album Rise was released on September 27, 2005, under the Angel Records label. It blends Indian classical music with contemporary influences, featuring both acoustic and electronic elements. Nanda Devi stands out as a purely instrumental piece, showcasing Shankar’s technical proficiency and improvisational skill. The title references Nanda Devi, a prominent peak in the Indian Himalayas, though the composition does not explicitly depict the mountain.

Anoushka Shankar, daughter of Ravi Shankar, has been a prominent figure in Indian classical music since the late 1990s. She trained under her father and has released multiple albums that explore traditional and fusion styles. The exact recording date of Nanda Devi is not publicly available. The track remains a notable example of modern sitar performance within the Indian classical tradition.