Ravi Shankar
By J Poet
Ravi Shankar introduced the classical music of India to western audiences in 1956 at a series of converts in New York City arranged by his friend Yehudi Menuhin. He also made one of the first world music albums with Menuhin, West Meets East (1967 Angel). It won a Best Chamber Music Performance Grammy. In the 60s, American and British rock fans discovered Shankar thanks to his friendship with George Harrison. Shankar performed at three of the most famous concerts of the 60s - The Monterey Pop Festival, The Concert for Bangladesh and The Woodstock Festival. In the 60s he was a superstar, but soon grew wary of the spotlight and returned to performing classical music in non-rock venues. He still tours and plays... Read More
- City Of Origin:
- Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India, India
- Genre:
- World
- Birthdate:
- 04/07/1920
- Death date:
- 12/11/2012
