Artist
Ravi Shankar
Legendary Indian sitar maestro who brought classical Indian music to global audiences through innovative performances and cross-cultural collaborations.
About
Ravi Shankar was a virtuoso sitar player and composer who became the foremost ambassador of Indian classical music to Western audiences. Known for his mastery of Hindustani raga tradition, he pioneered cross-cultural collaborations and appearances at major international venues. His work, exemplified by releases like Four Raga Moods, showcased the meditative depth and improvisational complexity of classical Indian music, significantly influencing world music and contemporary experimental compositions.