Ravi Shankar joined John Schaefer in the studio back in 1985. In his genteel and engaging way, Shankar told the story of his musical training, mentioned some of his collaborations, remembered meeting Philip Glass (at a recording session of Shankar's soundtrack to "Chappaqua,") and talked about another of his famous students, George Harrison. Shankar also recounted the flower children, freaks and the attendant drug culture at the Monterey Pop Festival. Plus, Shankar explained what a raga is, and is not, and previewed some of the concerts that he was about to give. Special thanks to NYPR Archivists Andy Lanset and Marcos Suiero Bal for making this program playable.

With Ravi Shankar  (4/12/1985)