Mind Explosion – 50th Anniversary Tour Live by Shakti On Vinyl (Pre-Order)

The Shakti Mind Explosion Album – Final Live Recording (2025)

The Shakti Mind Explosion album is the final live recording from the legendary world fusion band Shakti, celebrating their 50th anniversary tour. Captured in 2023 this monumental album features the last live performances of Zakir Hussain.

Curated by John McLaughlin and Selvaganesh Vinayakram, Mind Explosion is both a powerful farewell and a dazzling retrospective, capturing Shakti at their peak – blending Indian classical music with Western jazz and soul.

Artists Featured on the Shakti Mind Explosion Album

• Zakir Hussain – Tabla, Percussion
• John McLaughlin – Guitar
• Shankar Mahadevan – Vocals
• Ganesh Rajagopalan – Violin
• V. Selvaganesh – Kanjira, Ghatam, Percussion

Spanning music from their 1976 debut to extended versions of pieces from their Grammy-winning 2023 album This Moment, this is Shakti at their most heartfelt and electrifying.

Why the Shakti Mind Explosion Album Matters

This release is more than a live record — it’s a cultural milestone. It honors not only a 50-year journey of artistic fusion but also the memory and genius of Zakir Hussain.

With high-fidelity mastering, limited edition vinyl and CD formats, and exclusive artwork, this is a must-own for fans of Indian fusion, jazz, or world music. Released by Abstract Logix, pioneers in progressive and global sounds.

Why This Vinyl Edition Is a Rare Collector’s Item

Pressed in a strictly limited quantity, the Shakti Mind Explosion vinyl is a one-time release that will not be reissued. With only a select number available worldwide, each copy is a tangible piece of musical history — the final live performances of Zakir Hussain and the closing chapter of Shakti’s 50-year legacy.

What Comes With the Album?

• Limited edition Vinyl
• Stunning cover artwork symbolizing musical and spiritual growth
• High-quality remastered audio from the tour
• Ships worldwide starting August 15, 2025
• Exclusive to calcuttarecords.com

“What else can epitomize the history of Shakti if not the final live recording? It is our greatest achievement.” — John McLaughlin

Order now — a final bow from one of the greatest ensembles in world music history.

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