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The Major Artists of Indian Psychedelic Music

Description: Test your knowledge about the major artists of Indian psychedelic music, a genre that emerged in the 1960s and 1970s, blending traditional Indian music with Western psychedelic rock.
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Which of the following is NOT a major artist of Indian psychedelic music?

  1. R. D. Burman

  2. Ravi Shankar

  3. Hariprasad Chaurasia

  4. Shivkumar Sharma


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

R. D. Burman was a prominent Indian film composer, not associated with psychedelic music.

Who is known as the 'Father of Indian Psychedelic Music'?

  1. Ravi Shankar

  2. Hariprasad Chaurasia

  3. Shivkumar Sharma

  4. Pandit Jasraj


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ravi Shankar, a sitar virtuoso, is widely regarded as the pioneer of Indian psychedelic music.

Which of these artists was a member of the band 'Shankar Family & Friends'?

  1. Ravi Shankar

  2. Hariprasad Chaurasia

  3. Shivkumar Sharma

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ravi Shankar, Hariprasad Chaurasia, and Shivkumar Sharma were all members of the band 'Shankar Family & Friends'.

Which of the following albums by Ravi Shankar is considered a classic of Indian psychedelic music?

  1. Raga Jogeswari

  2. Ravi Shankar's Music Festival from India

  3. West Meets East

  4. The Concert for Bangladesh


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Ravi Shankar's 'West Meets East' album, featuring collaborations with Western musicians, is regarded as a landmark in psychedelic music.

Hariprasad Chaurasia is known for his mastery of which instrument?

  1. Sitar

  2. Tabla

  3. Flute

  4. Sarod


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Hariprasad Chaurasia is a renowned flutist, known for his innovative and expressive playing style.

Which of these artists is known for his santoor playing?

  1. Ravi Shankar

  2. Hariprasad Chaurasia

  3. Shivkumar Sharma

  4. Pandit Jasraj


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Shivkumar Sharma is a renowned santoor player, known for his virtuosity and ability to create mesmerizing soundscapes.

Which of the following albums by Shivkumar Sharma is considered a masterpiece of Indian psychedelic music?

  1. Call of the Valley

  2. Shivkumar Sharma in Concert

  3. Ragas & Rhythms

  4. The Magic of Santoor


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Shivkumar Sharma's 'Call of the Valley' album, featuring raga-based compositions, is regarded as a classic of Indian psychedelic music.

Pandit Jasraj was known for his mastery of which vocal style?

  1. Khayal

  2. Thumri

  3. Dadra

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Pandit Jasraj was a versatile vocalist, known for his mastery of various vocal styles, including Khayal, Thumri, and Dadra.

Which of these artists is known for his innovative use of the tabla in psychedelic music?

  1. Ravi Shankar

  2. Hariprasad Chaurasia

  3. Shivkumar Sharma

  4. Zakir Hussain


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Zakir Hussain is a renowned tabla player, known for his innovative and virtuosic playing style, often incorporating psychedelic elements into his performances.

Which of the following albums by Zakir Hussain is considered a groundbreaking work in Indian psychedelic music?

  1. Making Music

  2. Tabla Beat Science

  3. Planet Drum

  4. Rhythms of India


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Zakir Hussain's 'Tabla Beat Science' album, featuring collaborations with Western musicians, is regarded as a seminal work in Indian psychedelic music.

Which of these artists is known for his unique fusion of Indian classical music with Western jazz?

  1. Ravi Shankar

  2. Hariprasad Chaurasia

  3. Shivkumar Sharma

  4. John McLaughlin


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

John McLaughlin, a British guitarist, is known for his innovative fusion of Indian classical music with Western jazz, often incorporating psychedelic elements into his compositions.

Which of the following albums by John McLaughlin is considered a classic of Indian psychedelic jazz fusion?

  1. Extrapolation

  2. My Goal's Beyond

  3. Devotion

  4. Electric Dreams


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

John McLaughlin's 'Devotion' album, featuring collaborations with Indian musicians, is regarded as a landmark in Indian psychedelic jazz fusion.

Which of these artists is known for his unique blend of Indian classical music with electronic music?

  1. Ravi Shankar

  2. Hariprasad Chaurasia

  3. Shivkumar Sharma

  4. Ashwin Batish


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ashwin Batish is a contemporary Indian musician known for his innovative fusion of Indian classical music with electronic music, often incorporating psychedelic elements into his compositions.

Which of the following albums by Ashwin Batish is considered a groundbreaking work in Indian psychedelic electronic music?

  1. RagaTronica

  2. Sitar Electronica

  3. Tabla Electronica

  4. Santoor Electronica


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ashwin Batish's 'RagaTronica' album, featuring a unique blend of Indian classical ragas with electronic beats, is regarded as a pioneering work in Indian psychedelic electronic music.

Which of these artists is known for his psychedelic interpretations of traditional Indian folk songs?

  1. Ravi Shankar

  2. Hariprasad Chaurasia

  3. Shivkumar Sharma

  4. A.R. Rahman


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A.R. Rahman, a renowned Indian composer, is known for his innovative and psychedelic interpretations of traditional Indian folk songs, often incorporating Western elements into his compositions.

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