Biography
Pandit Ravi Shankar was an Indian sitarist and composer. A virtuoso of the sitar, he became the world's best-known exponent of Indian classical music in the second half of the 20th century, influencing musicians both within India and across the globe.
He was awarded India's highest civilian honour, the Bharat Ratna, in 1999. He is also the father of American singer Norah Jones and British-American musician and sitar player Anoushka Shankar.
Throughout his career, he collaborated with violinist Menuhin, filmmaker Satyajit Ray, and George Harrison and the Beatles. He was invited to Iran by Farah Pahlavi for a performance at the Shiraz Arts Festival before the revolution.
Notable works
Songs
- ♪Begi Mano
- ♪Emshab Male Mani
- ♪Tou Dele Mani
- ♪Hope
- ♪Mordam Barat
- ♪Iran
Did you know?
- ★He was awarded India's highest civilian honour, the Bharat Ratna, in gratitude for his ability to bring Indian classical music to the world.
- ★He is the father of Norah Jones and Anoushka Shankar.
Frequently asked
What instrument did Ravi Shankar play?
Ravi Shankar played the sitar.
Did he ever perform in Iran?
Yes, he was invited by Farah Pahlavi to perform at the Shiraz Arts Festival before the revolution.
Sources: musicbrainz.org, wikidata.org, en.wikipedia.org, fa.wikipedia.org
