Released on 2 May 1995, Divinities: Twelve Dances with God is Ian Anderson’s second solo album and his first to focus entirely on instrumental, orchestral‑leaning music. Conceived for EMI’s classical division, it presents a continuous twelve‑movement suite shaped by Anderson’s signature flute and supported by a small ensemble including keyboards, clarinet, oboe, violin, cello, harp, percussion, horn, and trumpet.

Each “dance” takes inspiration from a different cultural or spiritual tradition, weaving together Celtic colours, Spanish themes, African rhythms, Middle Eastern atmospheres, and Indian ragas. Despite its stylistic range, the album maintains a cohesive, melodic, and contemplative character, avoiding the clichés often associated with world‑music crossover projects.

Anderson promoted the album with a 1995 solo tour in which he performed the full suite live as the concert’s first half, followed by instrumental versions of Jethro Tull pieces. Band members included Andrew Giddings and Doane Perry from Jethro Tull, with Jonathan Noyce and Chris Leslie also contributing. The album later achieved recognition within Anderson’s catalogue, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Classical Crossover chart and receiving a half‑speed‑remastered vinyl reissue.