The use of the sitar in Western popular music arose in the 1960s due to experimentation by various rock bands such as The Beatles, The Kinks, and The Rolling Stones, [1] While the sitar had earlier been used in jazz [1] and Indian film music, it was from the 1960s onwards that various pop artists in the Western world began to experiment with ...

Feb 8, 2014 · Our list of the Top 10 Sitar Songs includes only the real thing – the massive, multi-stringed instrument from India that fascinated a segment of adventurous rockers during the '60s.

The sitar (English: / ˈ s ɪ t ɑːr / or / s ɪ ˈ t ɑːr /; IAST: sitāra) is a plucked stringed instrument, originating from the Indian subcontinent, used in Hindustani classical music. The instrument was invented in the 18th century, and arrived at its present form in 19th-century India.

A number of rock musicians and pop musicians of the ‘60s found Ravi Shankar’s sitar playing awe-inspiring. Many bands added the sound of the sitar to their music to create a new dimension to psychedelic music. The list below showcases a …

Feb 23, 2025 · To celebrate the convergence of Eastern and Western music and culture, here are three iconic rock songs that feature a sitar. Working on Tom Petty’s Southern Accents album, Dave Stewart from...

Raga rock is rock or pop music with a pronounced Indian influence, either in its construction, its timbre, or its use of Indian musical instruments, such as the sitar, tambura, and tabla. The term "raga" refers to the specific melodic modes used in Indian classical music.

Whether convenience or scourge, electric, pop sitar reflects the ugly, cheap side of psychedelia. Overall, however, sitar reminds us that the contemplative life is as alluring as ever in this world of harsh beats. See Vinyl Safari for other Indian and Indo-jazz LPs, some partly pop-sitar.

Mar 9, 2023 · The sitar gained popularity in Western pop music when George Harrison, influenced by David Crosby’s advocacy of Shankar, incorporated the instrument into Beatles tracks like “Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown),” “Love You To,” …

It's a list about the sitar as lead or dominating instrument on pop or rock albums. Note: Sorry, i will not include any Hindustani Classical Music albums.This list will focus on the more pop-music side of sitar. 1. The Beatles. The album who started all out for me.And so i bought my first sitar... "Norwegian Wood"

Nov 26, 2020 · Today, it’s not unheard of to hear a sitar (or sitar-like sound) played in pop music that tries to evoke Indian or simply “ethnic” sounds, and it can be a welcome departure from the instruments most listeners are familiar with.