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Ravi Shankar
Indian musician and composer
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About Ravi Shankar
Ravi Shankar was an Indian musician and composer.
Career
Interestingly enough, Ravi Shankar had a background in western culture, including jazz and classical music, because he toured Europe as a dancer. After this tour, he moved back to India to learn Indian classical music. He learned the sitar and the surbahar. On these, he learned Ragas and different musical styles. He has returned to Europe since to record his music. While in London, Shankar influenced rock bands at the studio with his music. For example, George Harrison of the Beatles decided to go to India to study music because of Shankar.
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Famous quotes by Ravi Shankar
Everybody has a right to like or dislike anything or anyone. From a flower to a flavor to a book or a composition but it is very sad that in our country we actually fight over such things in an unseemly manner.Ravi Shankar
In our culture we have such respect for musical instruments, they are like part of God.Ravi Shankar
Pop changes week to week, month to month. But great music is like literature.Ravi Shankar
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F.A.Q. about Ravi Shankar
When is his birthday?
Ravi Shankar's birthday is on April 7, 1920.
In how many days is his birthday?
Ravi's birthday is in 275 days
How old was Ravi when he died?
He was 92 years old.
When did he die?
He died in December 11, 2012.
How old would he be today?
Ravi Shankar would be 102 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Ravi from?
He was born in Varanasi, United Provinces of Agra and Oudh, British Raj.