Traces of You

Anoushka Shankar
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Anoushka Shankar released Traces of You in 2013. The album blends Indian classical music with electronic elements. Norah Jones sings on the title track. Deutsche Grammophon published it.
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About Traces of You

Traces of You is a studio album by Indian sitarist and composer Anoushka Shankar. The album was released on 4 October 2013. It represents a fusion of Indian classical music with contemporary and electronic elements. Nitin Sawhney produced the album, which was recorded under the Deutsche Grammophon label.

Anoushka Shankar composed all tracks on the album. The title track, "Traces of You," features vocals by Norah Jones, Shankar’s half-sister. The track has a duration of 3 minutes and 46 seconds. Other notable tracks include "Flight," "Lasya," and "Chasing Shadows," which incorporate orchestral arrangements and electronic textures.

The album explores themes of loss, memory, and emotional resilience. It received critical acclaim for its innovative blend of traditional and modern musical styles. The instrumentation includes sitar, strings, percussion, and electronic beats. The liner notes credit additional musicians, including Sanjeev Shankar on shehnai, Tanmoy Bose on tabla, and Kenji Ota on tanpura.

Deutsche Grammophon distributed the album in physical and digital formats. The release marked Shankar’s eighth studio album and her second collaboration with Nitin Sawhney. The album’s cover art features a photograph by Rankin, depicting Shankar in a contemplative pose.

No further details about the recording process, specific chart performance, or awards are available in the provided context.