On {^Remember Shakti}, jazz guitarist {$John McLaughlin} returns to one of his chief inspirations -- classical Indian music -- by reforming his '70s group {$Shakti}. Original members {$Zakir Hussain} (tabla) and {$T.H. Vinayakram} (ghatam) return, joined by {$Hariprasad Chaurasia} on the bansuri (Indian flute). {^Remember Shakti} has a more meditative, fluid feel than the percussive work of the original group, but {$McLaughlin}'s subtle, hypnotic guitar work bridges {$Shakti}'s past and present works. {^Remember Shakti}'s double-disc length gives the group ample time to explore the intricacies of compositions like {&"The Wish,"} {&"Chandrakauns"} and the hour-plus {&"Mukti."} An emotionally rich, musically accomplished album, {^Remember Shakti} reunites a unique group of players. ~ Heather Phares, All Music Guide