VA - The Rough Guide To The Music Of India (2002)

Rough Guide has released a number of compilation albums for different musical styles and cultures, including for India. The Rough Guide To The Music Of India was released in 2002 and is a nice primer for a small hint of the music India has to offer, from singer Asha Bhosle to saxophonist Kadri Gopalnath to guitarist Vishwa Mohan Bhatt. The disc features instrumentals and vocal pieces, from those that are under two minutes to tunes running close to 12 minutes.