The Major Artists of Indian Psychedelic Music

R. D. Burman was a prominent Indian film composer, not associated with psychedelic music.

Ravi Shankar, a sitar virtuoso, is widely regarded as the pioneer of Indian psychedelic music.

Ravi Shankar, Hariprasad Chaurasia, and Shivkumar Sharma were all members of the band 'Shankar Family & Friends'.

Ravi Shankar's 'West Meets East' album, featuring collaborations with Western musicians, is regarded as a landmark in psychedelic music.

Hariprasad Chaurasia is a renowned flutist, known for his innovative and expressive playing style.

Shivkumar Sharma is a renowned santoor player, known for his virtuosity and ability to create mesmerizing soundscapes.

Shivkumar Sharma's 'Call of the Valley' album, featuring raga-based compositions, is regarded as a classic of Indian psychedelic music.

Pandit Jasraj was a versatile vocalist, known for his mastery of various vocal styles, including Khayal, Thumri, and Dadra.

Zakir Hussain is a renowned tabla player, known for his innovative and virtuosic playing style, often incorporating psychedelic elements into his performances.

Zakir Hussain's 'Tabla Beat Science' album, featuring collaborations with Western musicians, is regarded as a seminal work in Indian psychedelic music.

John McLaughlin, a British guitarist, is known for his innovative fusion of Indian classical music with Western jazz, often incorporating psychedelic elements into his compositions.

John McLaughlin's 'Devotion' album, featuring collaborations with Indian musicians, is regarded as a landmark in Indian psychedelic jazz fusion.

Ashwin Batish is a contemporary Indian musician known for his innovative fusion of Indian classical music with electronic music, often incorporating psychedelic elements into his compositions.

Ashwin Batish's 'RagaTronica' album, featuring a unique blend of Indian classical ragas with electronic beats, is regarded as a pioneering work in Indian psychedelic electronic music.

A.R. Rahman, a renowned Indian composer, is known for his innovative and psychedelic interpretations of traditional Indian folk songs, often incorporating Western elements into his compositions.