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Item Specifics

Condition	Very Good Plus (VG+)
Artist	Zakir Hussain, Vikku Vinayakram, K.P. Visweswar, T.G.H. Shankarrao
Format	CD, Album
Release Year	1991 (Original Japan release date)
Record Label	Seven Seas / King Record Co.
Catalog Number	KICC 5113 (matches the disc and case text)
UPC	(Check actual UPC for specific release if available)
Genre	Folk, World & Country, Indian Classical
Language	English (album titles); various Talam/Ragam styles (music style)
Country/Region	Japan (Manufactured in Japan)
Notes	Digital Recording, World Music Library Series

Full Details Description

This listing is for the album Super Percussion of India, featuring the world-renowned tabla master Zakir Hussain alongside other prodigious young percussionists from southern India. This specific item is the original Japanese CD release from 1991 on the Seven Seas label, part of the "World Music Library" series (Catalog #KICC 5113).

The recording was made in Tokyo on May 25, 1988, and showcases the different rhythmic systems of northern and southern India, as well as a joint performance and a demonstration.

Track Listing (5 Tracks Total):

Ek Tal: Tabla Solo (Zakir Hussain) (12:44)
Khanda Chapu: Ghatam & Kanjira (T.H. Vinayakram & T.G.H. Shankarrao) (13:42)
Misra Chapu: Mridangam, Kanjira, Ghatam, Tabla (Zakir Hussain, T.G.H. Shankarrao, T.H. Vinayakram, K.P. Visweswar) (16:17)
Aadi Tala: Mridangam, Kanjira, Ghatam, Tabla (Zakir Hussain, K.P. Visweswar, T.G.H. Shankarrao, T.H. Vinayakram) (22:00)
Tabla Demonstration (Zakir Hussain) (6:36)

Condition Details:

CD: The disc is in Very Good Plus (VG+) condition, with minimal superficial wear that does not affect playback quality. It has been tested and plays perfectly. The disc clearly shows the catalog number and "Made in Japan" text.
Packaging: The standard jewel case and all original inserts/booklets (including the back cover with tracklist and full front cover with artwork) are also in Very Good Plus (VG+) condition, showing light shelf wear consistent with a well-maintained used item.

Why You'll Love It

Super Percussion of India is an essential album for anyone interested in Indian classical music. It highlights the genius of tabla master Zakir Hussain and other virtuosic young drummers, offering a fascinating comparison of rhythmic systems from Northern and Southern India. It is a powerful, high-quality digital recording that is a valuable addition to any world music collection.