You Too Will Marry a Boy I Choose

You Too Will Marry a Boy I Choose is a solo instrumental track by Indian sitar virtuoso Anoushka Shankar. The piece was released in 2013 as part of her album Traces of You. The composition adheres to the Hindustani classical tradition while incorporating contemporary elements. Shankar performs the sitar throughout the track, accompanied by minimal percussion and drone instrumentation.

The duration of the piece is 1 minute and 34 seconds. It serves as an interlude within the album, bridging thematic and musical transitions. The track does not feature vocal performances or lyrics. The label behind the release is Deutsche Grammophon.

Anoushka Shankar composed the music for You Too Will Marry a Boy I Choose. The album Traces of You explores themes of loss, memory, and familial bonds, with this track contributing to the album’s introspective tone. The recording session took place in London and New Delhi, though specific studio details remain undisclosed.

The piece does not include a raga designation or a traditional Hindustani classical structure such as alap, jor, or jhala. Instead, Shankar employs melodic motifs and rhythmic patterns that align with the album’s overarching narrative. The track’s brevity and placement suggest its role as a thematic connector rather than a standalone performance.

Deutsche Grammophon distributed the album globally in physical and digital formats. Traces of You received critical attention for its fusion of classical and modern influences, with You Too Will Marry a Boy I Choose noted for its atmospheric quality. Further details about the track’s compositional process or live performances are not publicly documented.