Shankar engaged Western music by writing compositions for sitar and orchestra and toured the world in the 1970s and 1980s. From 1986 to 1992, he served as a nominated member of Rajya Sabha, the upper chamber of the Parliament of India. …

Alap 00:00Jor 13:40Gat I (Tala: Jhap-tal) 26:21Gat II (Tala: Ek-tal) 43:31Raga Hameer 50:13Musicians : Sitar -- Ravi ShankarTabla -- Alla RakhaTambura [Tanpu...

How is a sitar made, how much practice does it take, and what are the fundamentals of good sitar music? This clip is from Ravi Shankar: Maestro and Guru, originally broadcast 10 June, 1985.

Jan 14, 2025 · Ravi Shankar, Indian musician and composer who played the sitar and was known for bringing Indian music to the attention of the West, primarily through his concerts with violinist Yehudi Menuhin and through his association with George Harrison of the Beatles.

Dec 3, 2013 · Ravi Shankar - Sound of the Sitar Year: 19651.-"Raga Malkauns (Alap)" -- 00:002.-"Raga Malkauns (Jor)" -- 10:023.-"Tala Sawari" -- 20:484.-"Pahari Dhun (Inst...

Apr 2, 2014 · Ravi Shankar was an Indian musician and composer best known for his success in popularizing the sitar. Shankar grew up studying music and toured as a member of his brother's dance troupe.

Dec 27, 2017 · Curator Richard Blurton tells the story behind an exciting new acquisition – a sitar owned and played by the great Indian musician Ravi Shankar.

Dec 11, 2012 · Pandit Ravi Shankar was an Indian musician and composer, best known for popularizing the Indian classical instrument Sitar all over the world. Shankar grew up studying music and toured as a member of his brother's dance troupe.

Dec 9, 2013 · Sitar player and composer Anoushka Shankar's music is deeply rooted in Indian classical music, which she studied from the age of nine under her father, the legendary Ravi Shankar, who passed away last year. Now she has teamed up with producer Nitin Sawhney and her sister, Norah Jones, on a new album entitled Traces of You.

Jan 27, 2025 · Pandit Ravi Shankar, a towering figure in the world of music, is celebrated for his profound mastery of the sitar and for bringing Indian classical music to a global audience. His unique fusion of music and spirituality, deeply rooted in Hindu traditions, not only enchanted listeners but also conveyed the essence of Hindu philosophy to