Entertainment Weekly (4/16/99, p.61) - "...Five live extended tracks spread over two CDs capture the odd but empathetic link between McLaughlin, tabla virtuouso Zakir Hussain, ghatam player T.H. Vinayarkram, and noted bansuri flutist Hari Prasad Chaurasia, as they explore uncommon common ground."
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On Remember Shakti, jazz guitarist John McLaughlin returns to one of his chief inspirations -- classical Indian music -- by re-forming his '70s group Shakti. Original members Zakir Hussain (tabla) and Vikku Vinayakram (ghatam) return, joined by Hariprasad Chaurasia on the bansuri (Indian flute). Remember Shakti has a more meditative, fluid feel than the percussive work of the original group, but McLaughlin's subtle, hypnotic guitar work bridges Shakti's past and present. Remember Shakti's double-disc length gives the group ample time to explore the intricacies of compositions like "The Wish," "Chandrakauns," and the hour-plus "Mukti." An emotionally rich, musically accomplished album, Remember Shakti reunites a unique group of players. ~ Heather Phares
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