The Concert for Bangladesh

The Concert for Bangladesh is a live album documenting the 1971 benefit concerts at Madison Square Garden organized by George Harrison and Ravi Shankar to raise relief for refugees. The record combines Harrison-led rock and folk rock performances with guest appearances by artists including Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton and Ringo Starr, alongside an extended Indian classical set led by Ravi Shankar, yielding a mix of classic rock, country-tinged balladry and Hindustani music. The release is notable for its collaborative, charity-driven spirit and for bringing Indian classical music into a high-profile rock benefit concert context.