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Tag: L. Shankar

L. Shankar, Vikku Vinayakram, V. Selvaganesh and S. Swaminathan - Over The Stars cover artwork. a collage of photos of the four artists.
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Shakti Veterans L. Shankar & Vikku Vinayakram Reunite On Over The Stars

Angel Romero October 28, 2025 No Comments Indian classical musicIndian musicL. ShankarS. SwaminathanV. SelvaganeshVikku Vinayakramworld fusionworld music

L. Shankar, Vikku Vinayakram, V. Selvaganesh and S. Swaminathan – Over The Stars (XDot 25 Music, 2024). L. Shankar and Vikku Vinayakram, two original members…

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L. Shankar playing his double violin, with his long hair dyed yellow.
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L. Shankar Headlines Indian Masters At Roulette

World Music Central News Room August 18, 2025 No Comments Indian classical musicL. Shankarworld fusionworld music

L. Shankar is set to perform at Roulette on Saturday, September 27, 2025. The master violinist, vocalist, and composer, co-founder of Shakti and creator of…

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Artist Profiles: L. Shankar

Angel Romero August 5, 2018 2 Comments IndiaIndian classical musicL. Shankarworld fusion

Virtuoso violinist L. Shankar was born on April 26, 1950, in Chennai, India. He was born into a renowned family of musicians, the son, and…

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