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Ravi Shankar

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Interviews & Profiles

Ravi Shankar, who brought Indian classical music to the West, turns 90 Wednesday

April 6, 2010 On the occasion of his 90th birthday, Shankar talks about his life and what makes Indian music tick.

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Ravi Shankar performs with his daughter Anoushka Shankar.

April 6, 2010 Learn the basics of the raga, the sitar and the tabla with India's master.

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September 20, 2005 On her new CD, Shankar plays with a range of world music styles to create a sensual, ethereal sound.

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April 7, 2005 Shankar, now 85, is considered by many to be the godfather of the World Music movement.

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Discover Songs

August 30, 2007 Sitar master Anoushka Shankar spins some of her favorite songs and chats with All Songs Consider...

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Reviews

Ravi Shankar performs with his daughter Anoushka Shankar.

April 6, 2010 Learn the basics of the raga, the sitar and the tabla with India's master.

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August 24, 2010 Hear five works that engage American jazz improvisation and the ragas of Indian classical music.

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  • Album: Rise
  • Artist: Anoushka Shankar
  • Released: 2005