Introducing the legendary guitarist John McLaughlin (@officialjohnmclaughlin ) to Trinity Laban🌟
This week, we welcomed John to our community in his new role as Visiting Fellow in Improvisation. He listened to performances from our bands and provided insightful feedback, while sharing anecdotes about his time playing with Miles Davis. He also gave a lecture on his harmonic concept, discussing ways of practising improvisation with harmonic and melodic minor modes 🎸
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From test pressing to final vinyl, from stage to spirit.
Mind Explosion lives in the details, the textures, the moments shared in real time.
Captured live on Shakti’s 50th Anniversary Tour, this album holds the sound of a band in motion and in communion.
With Zakir’s legacy forever guiding the music, this stands as Shakti’s final album.
A closing chapter pressed in vinyl and memory.
Grateful beyond words.
Head to shakti50.com and secure your copy.
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John McLaughlin and Zakir Hussain’s final Shakti album, Mind Explosion (Abstract Logix records, 2025) is up for two Grammy Nominations for Best Global Music album and Best Global Music Performance. Shakti is the essence for World Music as we know today. For the last two decades, this groundbreaking duo invited the majestic Shankar Mahadevan, Selvaganesh Vinayakram and Ganesh Rajagopalan to join their band they formed in 1973, more than 50 years ago.
Shrini’s Dream written for Mandolin Maestro U.Shrinivas and Shakti member who passed away in 2014 is nominated for Best Global Music Performance.
Mind Explosion is the dedicated in memory of Ustad Zakir Hussain.
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Shakti sending their love and greetings! Zakir bhai is missed beyond words, held always in our hearts. 🤍
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A closer look at something truly rare.
What you’re seeing here is the exclusive photo & memory book from Shakti’s final tour and it only exists inside the Mind Explosion – 50th Anniversary Tour Live Deluxe Collector’s Edition.
No separate release.
No digital edition.
No reprint.
This book captures intimate moments, reflections, and imagery from the band’s last live performances, paired with the Grammy-nominated final live recording from one of the most influential groups in modern music.
🎁 HOLIDAY SALE — 20% OFF (Limited Time)
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⚠️ Only 750 hand-numbered copies worldwide
Once they’re gone, this entire edition disappears.
The Deluxe Collector’s Edition includes:
✨ 180g double vinyl with embossed, foil-stamped gatefold
✨ Exclusive photo & memory book (Collector’s Edition only)
✨ Art print, eco-wallet CD, free digital download + 4 coasters
🕊 Dedicated in memory of Ustad Zakir Hussain
Now available at the lowest price of the season.
🔗 Link in bio / shakti50.bandcamp.com
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A once-in-a-lifetime collector’s release.
Shakti’s legendary journey culminates in Grammy nominated ‘Mind Explosion – 50th Anniversary Tour Live’, the final live recording from one of the most influential groups in modern music.
20% OFF for a limited time
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⚠️ Limited quantities. No repress. Selling out fast.
Own a piece of musical history before it’s gone forever.
Order now at the lowest price of the season.
This Deluxe Collector’s Edition includes:
- Only 750 hand-numbered copies worldwide
- 180g double vinyl with embossed gatefold & foil stamping
- Exclusive photo & memory book from the final tour
- Art print, eco-wallet CD, free digital download + 4 coasters
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More than five decades of music, spirit, and fearless exploration.
The GRAMMY-winning album This Moment led us onto the road for Shakti’s 50th Anniversary Tour.
Mind Explosion captures that tour live, the electricity, the devotion, the joy of creation in motion.
With Zakir’s legacy now eternal, this becomes Shakti’s final album.
A last offering. A living prayer.
Now honored with two GRAMMY nominations, the music continues its infinite journey.
Deep gratitude for every moment shared.
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