Voice of the Moon

Voice of the Moon is a single-track Indian classical instrumental composition by Anoushka Shankar. The piece was released in 2023. It features Shankar on the sitar as the primary instrument. The composition spans 8 minutes and 55 seconds in duration.

Anoushka Shankar composed Voice of the Moon as part of her exploration of contemporary and traditional Indian classical music. The track incorporates elements of raga and alap, characteristic of Hindustani classical music. The piece progresses through slow, meditative sections into more rhythmic passages, showcasing Shankar’s technical proficiency and improvisational skills.

The release format of Voice of the Moon is a digital single. The label associated with the release has not been publicly disclosed. The composition does not include vocal elements or additional instrumental accompaniment beyond the sitar.

Anoushka Shankar, a British-Indian sitar player and composer, is the daughter of Ravi Shankar. She has performed and recorded extensively in both classical and fusion genres. Voice of the Moon reflects her ongoing contributions to the preservation and evolution of Indian classical music.