Contrary to popular beliefs, George Harrison was introduced to the sitar a while before meeting Pandit Ravi Shankar, even having played the instrument in the 1965 The Beatles‘ song Norwegian Wood.

It’s a journey with an Icon when we celebrate the 105th Birthday of Indian sitar master, Ravi Shankar. His music spanned from classical Indian ragas to films to world fusion. We’ll hear an interview ...

The daughter of Ravi Shankar, a cross-cultural innovator who made Indian music popular throughout the world (his Western fans included a band called the Beatles), she first picked up the sitar at ...

Her dad happened to be Ravi Shankar, probably the best-known sitar player in the Western world thanks to his close relationship with Beatles guitarist George Harrison. Her “uncles” included ...

Pandit Ravi Shankar. The audience was literally on its feet with respect and affection when with utmost reverence he played 'Sare Jahan Se Achha Hindustan Hamara' on sitar, giving his magical ...

Throughout her career, Anoushka Shankar has resisted people putting her music into a box. As the daughter of the legendary sitar virtuoso and composer Ravi Shankar, Anoushka is often confronted ...

Shankar, daughter of sitar maestro Ravi Shankar, will perform at the Gogue Performing Arts Center at Auburn University on March 22 as part of its 2024-25 celebrity series. Born in London ...