Ravi Shankar
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- Born
- April 7, 1920(106 years old)
About
Ravi Shankar was an Indian sitar virtuoso and composer who became one of the best-known exponents of Hindustani classical music worldwide. He collaborated with Western musicians and helped popularise Indian classical music internationally.
Known for
- Sitar performances and compositions
- Collaborations with George Harrison and the Beatles
- Concert for Bangladesh (1971)
Awards
- Bharat Ratna
- Grammy Award
Trivia & fun facts
- He is the father of sitarist Anoushka Shankar and singer Norah Jones.
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