What has Ravi Shankar played for?
sitar
Ravi Shankar, in full Ravindra Shankar Chowdhury, (born April 7, 1920, Benares [now Varanasi], India—died December 11, 2012, San Diego, California, U.S.), Indian musician, player of the sitar, composer, and founder of the National Orchestra of India, who was influential in stimulating Western appreciation of Indian …
Is Ravi Shankar dead?
Deceased (1920–2012)
Ravi Shankar/Living or Deceased
Did Ravi Shankar play with the Beatles?
Shankar, the father of folk singer Norah Jones, became widely known for his collaborations with The Beatles, among other western musicians, and brought the intricacy and beauty of classical Indian music to the masses in doing so.
Who was Ravi Shankar’s main tabla accompanist?
Ustad Alla Rakha Khan Qureshi
Alla Rakha
| Ustad Alla Rakha Khan Qureshi Padma Shri | |
|---|---|
| Died | 3 February 2000 (aged 80) Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Genres | Hindustani classical music |
| Instruments | Tabla, Pakhawaj |
| Associated acts | Ravi Shankar, Zakir Hussain, Aditya Kalyanpur |
Who is the famous Indian musician?
Ravi Shankar is a legendary sitar player and one of India’s most esteemed classical musicians. Pandit Ravi Shankar has made a major contribution in popularizing Indian classical music in the West through his association with The Beatles (especially George Harrison).
Where is Ravi Shankar buried?
Ravi Shankar
| Birth | 7 Apr 1920 Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India |
|---|---|
| Death | 11 Dec 2012 (aged 92) San Diego, San Diego County, California, USA |
| Burial | Cremated, Ashes scattered, Specifically: Scattered in 3 locations: His birthplace in India, at sea off of San Diego, and the hills of the San Fernando Valley region |
Who is the most famous sitar player in the world?
Pandit Ravi Shankar KBE
Ravi Shankar
| Pandit Ravi Shankar KBE LH BR PV PB | |
|---|---|
| Genres | Indian classical music |
| Occupation(s) | Musician composer |
| Instruments | Sitar |
| Years active | 1930–2012 |
Who is the most famous sitar player?
Ravi Shankar
| Pandit Ravi Shankar KBE LH BR PV PB | |
|---|---|
| Died | 11 December 2012 (aged 92) San Diego, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Indian classical music |
| Occupation(s) | Musician composer |
| Instruments | Sitar |