Transcendence finds Alice Coltrane exploring a vibrant fusion of jazz with spiritual and world music influences, marking a significant turn in her artistic journey. Recorded at iconic studios in Los Angeles and Burbank, this 1977 album stands as an intensely focused spiritual statement and a captivating chapter in Coltrane’s boundary-pushing body of work.
Side one showcases Alice’s ethereal harp playing in moving instrumental pieces, while side two introduces her early interpretations of Hindu devotional hymns with passionate group vocals and hand percussion. Revered for its meditative moods and unique blending of global sounds, Transcendence offers a deeply immersive listening experience that continues to intrigue fans and collectors of genre-defying music.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Antarctica Starts Here
- Genre: Jazz, Folk, World, & Country
- Release Date: 05/10/2019
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TRACKS
A1. Radhe-Shyam
A2. Vrindavana Sanchara
A3. Transcendence
B1. Sivaya
B2. Ghana Nila
B3. Bhaja Govindam
B4. Sri Nrsimha
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