On the show next time it’s the artistry and activism of Anoushka Shankar.  It's one of a kind sessions from your favorite artists, and from a few, you're about to discover.  From our studios in Seattle it’s Live on KEXP.

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Live On KEXP, Episode 422 - Anoushka Shankar (Promo)

On the show this time, it’s the avant-garde sitar of Anoushka Shankar.  Her latest record, the first of a trilogy, is called “Chapter 1: FOREVER, FOR NOW.” Featuring production and collaboration from Arooj Aftab and Nils Frahm, it is available through Leiter, and on streaming services.

Live On KEXP, Episode 422 - Anoushka Shankar

written, recorded, mixed, and mastered by old Major

lyrics
i got the news that day of an aneurism in my brain
you held me
and you told me
you’ll never have to go through this alone
don’t be scared it’s just an obstacle and we’ve conquered so many before
but like the seasons
you found reasons
to change and to break
all the promises consciously made
five years in the making
just a few short months to erase it


i wish you well in finding
whatever makes you content
i’ve come to terms it wasn’t me
i’ll always proudly claim
i meant all the things i would say
how i hope you'd end up happy either way


people come and go
like you they just want a home
i don't think that you could find a way
to make them want to stay
so take what you can
all of this could have been never
cherish what you have at hand
and don't forget what doesn't last forever



i know that one day
all of this will finally make sense
hopefully some hindsight will allow
me to see all the reasons
why when i would say forever
you would reply with for now
i would say forever
you would say
for now

New tracks tagged #Forever For Now