The Authentic Music of the Snake Charmer captures the sounds of traditional Indian street performance, including the distinctive wail of the pungi played by Igbal Jogi himself. This album offers a direct, unvarnished look at a music form rarely documented.
- The album was recorded in India and released by Legacy International, a label known for its ethnographic and world music compilations.
- The instrumentation prominently features the 'sumara,' or snake charmer's flute, alongside tabla drums and tanpura.
- The release aimed to present authentic folk music to a global audience, eschewing Western arrangements or production techniques.
Igbal Jogi and Party were a group of Indian musicians led by a snake charmer whose traditional music was intended for an international audience. This 1974 album was released during a period of increased Western interest in world music.
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