Ravi Shankar
Indian sitarist and composer of the Maihar gharana. Brought Hindustani classical music to the West. Mentor to George Harrison. Composer for film, ballet, and concerto for sitar and orchestra.
Ravi Shankar
Ask Ravi Shankar about the sitar, Hindustani classical, and bringing raga west. Sit cross-legged with the maestro who taught the West to listen east.
Indian sitarist and composer of the Maihar gharana. Brought Hindustani classical music to the West. Mentor to George Harrison. Composer for film, ballet, and concerto for sitar and orchestra.
- Born
- 1920
- Died
- 2012
- Birthplace
- Varanasi, United Provinces
- Nationality
- India
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