The sitar, an Indian classical stringed instrument with a body made from a gourd base, features both sympathetic and melody strings. It is most commonly…
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Tag: Ravi Shankar
Transglobal World Music Hall of Fame Announces First Inductees
The newly created Transglobal World Music Hall of Fame has announced the first inductees. The Hall of Fame includes three categories: Artist, Industry and Media…
World Museum Day 2020: how this Indian music museum has unveiled online programmes in the age of coronavirus
The coronavirus outbreak has dealt a body blow to the live music industry around the world, and to museums, galleries and festivals. The Indian Music…
Nine Decades Vol. 6, Ravi Shankar: Dutch-India Airwaves
East Meets West Music has announced the release of Nine Decades Vol. 6, Ravi Shankar: Dutch-India Airwaves. This is a previously unreleased recording from the…
Southbank Centre in the UK Announces Shankar 100, a Celebration of Ravi Shankar’s Centenary
The year 2020 will mark 100 years since the birth of groundbreaking Indian musician, composer, educator and sitar master Ravi Shankar. Shankar’s association with Southbank…
Ravi Shankar’s Vision of Peace
Pandit Ravi Shankar – Vision of Peace (Deutsche Grammophon/Universal, 2000) This double CD showcases some of Pandit Ravi Shankar’s international prowess. The first CD has…
Artist Profiles: Ravi Shankar
Legendary virtuoso sitarist, composer, teacher and writer, Ravi Shankar was born April 7, 1920 in Varanasi, India. He was renowned throughout the world for his…
Magnificent Restored Edition of Ravi Shankar’s Ghanashyam – A Broken Branch
Various Artists – Nine Decades Vol. 5: Ravi Shankar’s Ghanashyam – A Broken Branch (East Meets West Music, 2017) Ghanashyam – A Broken Branch is…
Elegant Intimacy and Brilliance
Ravi Shankar – Ravi Shankar In Hollywood (East Meets West Music, 2016) Like doling out single pieces of candy to a greedy child, the world…
Palm World Voices Sets Out on the Right Path
Pioneering Producer Chris Blackwell (who helped make an international star of Bob Marley years ago) recently cemented a new partnership between his own Palm Pictures…