“I’m not going to play”: the band who made Ravi Shankar almost boycott Woodstock
Ravi Shankar became an icon in the world of rock, even though the movement didn't align with his beliefs surrounding music.
The George Harrison tour John Lennon slated: “His turn to get smacked”
John Lennon may have missed the touring cycle of The Beatles a little bit, but it didn't take much for him to realise that he ...
I didn’t choose the flute, it chose me: Padma Shri Ronu Majumdar
This ‘probashi’ Bangali from Varanasi has collaborated with musical legends such as Ravi Shankar, RD Burman, George Harrison ...
Anoushka Shankar on Her Father Ravi, Performing With Norah Jones, and the Eternal Influence of Björk
In a wide-ranging conversation, the 11-time Grammy nominee speaks with Vanity Fair about her collaborators, her famous family ...
John Lennon Was Less Than Impressed With 1 George Harrison Concert
Harrison embarked on a 45-show tour of North America with Ravi Shankar in 1974. The critical reception was mixed, with many ...
It’s like a tonic to work harder : Pandit Ronu Majumdar
Pandit Ronu Majumdar, an eminent Bansuri virtuoso from Varanasi with Bengali roots, has been awarded the Padma Shri, India's ...
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FireAid concerts raise estimated $100 million for LA wildfire relief
More than 30 artists, including Olivia Rodrigo, Rod Stewart, Dr. Dre and Joni Mitchell, performed at the benefit concert on Jan. 30.
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FireAid concerts raise estimated $100 million for LA wildfire relief
In 1971, George Harrison and sitar guru Ravi Shankar organized the Concert for Bangladesh at Madison Square Garden. At the time, the region in South Asia faced a humanitarian crisis due to natural ...
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Ravi Shankar – Symphony – Finale: Banjara (excerpt)
The young Ravi Shankar travelled to Paris ... In the 1960s Beatles guitarist George Harrison was introduced to Shankar’s music. He used the sitar in some recordings and, along with other ...
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Mumbai Based Flautist Pandit Ronu Majumdar Sets Guinness World Record With Largest Hindustani Classical Band Of 546 Musicians
He has collaborated with global icons such as Pt. Ravi Shankar, George Harrison, and guitarist Ry Cooder. His diverse body of work also includes Heart to Heart, Reverie, Jugalbandi series ...