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Indian classical music lesson: Ravi Shankar’s introduction to raga

Learn the foundations of Indian classical music through Ravi Shankar’s timeless introduction to raga, exploring structure, emotion, and musical philosophy. #IndianClassicalMusic #RaviShankar #Raga ...
Rolling Stone

From Monterey Pop to Carnegie Hall: The Best Recordings of Ravi Shankar

Shankar’s discography is vast and, for beginners, at once confusing in its size and easy to enter. He was a virtuoso with catholic tastes and a collaborative spirit: there is no wrong door into ...
The Hindu

An ensemble that revisits Pt. Ravi Shankar’s iconic repertoire

Pt. Ravi Shankar turned every raga into a radiant journey, making India’s music resonate on the global stage. To honor his legacy and memory, the Delhi-based Ravi Shankar Centre presented its annual ...
NPR

A Sitar Player On The Unique Instrument Shankar Made Famous

Sitar player Ravi Shankar died Tuesday at the age of 92. Brian Q. Silver, a sitar player with over 40 years of experience, talks about playing the unique instrument and how Shankar popularized the ...