Series name | The Classical Indian Collection |
Description | This one-page press release provides details of ‘The Classical Indian Collection’ compilation album released by Outcaste Records in October 2003. The document features the names of some of the contributing artists, and producers as well as the traditional instruments used. |
Date of Creation / Publication | 2003 |
Creator | Outcaste Records; Jobanputra, Shabs |
Associated Person/ Organisation | |
Location | London |
Collection and Reference Number | Outcaste Records Collection (GB 2661 OC) |
Catalogue Number | OC/COM/CI/1 |
Copyright | The Creator and/ or associated person or organisation where applicable. |
Access to originals | The originals are located at Outcaste Records |
Series notes | The Classical Indian Collection compilation album was released by Outcaste Records in October 2003. This collection was compiled for Outcaste Records by John Lewis, World Music Editor, Time Out Magazine. The album, in contrast to Outcastes' other music projects involve dance floor fusion, and draw on the classical influences of the east and west. The artists featured are diverse classical Indian and jazz musicians, playing music from the 1960s to the present day. |
Collection notes | A major label in world music, Outcaste Records was formed in 1995 by Shabs Jobanputra and Paul Franklyn. Based in London, the record label endeavours to maintain a creative space for artists of world music and produce music for and by young British Asians that reflect their South Asian and British cultural traditions. Outcaste are also dedicated to making this music increasingly accessible and appreciated to mainstream audiences. |