Entrancing melodies

Musician Anoushka Shankar speaks to India Today about playing music, listening and dancing.

Q: Are you doing anything new for your 'Land of Gold' show?

A: More technological responsibility. I have a full pedal set-up, like a guitarist. I retrained to play sitting with my feet down rather than cross-legged.

Q: How does that affect your performance?

A: I can make live loops of my own playing and create myriad sound effects. It really broadens my way of thinking when I play, as it makes my instrument's capabilities less linear and more immersive. I love it.

Q: Top three albums of 2016?

A: These weren't all released in 2016, but: Ibeyi's debut album; 'Carrie and Lowel' by Sufjan Stevens; and the incredible EP collaboration between Nils Frahm and Olafur Arnalds.

Q: Does dancing to Goa trance still have a place in your life?

A: Yes! I found my spirit on the dance floor of trance festivals when growing up. It's so much about dancing freely in response to music.

Q: A typical day at home in London with your husband (Joe Wright)?

A: In winter, I love to stay in, watching movies and cooking. In the summer, we love having people over or getting out to one of the parks.