Ravi Shankar

Biography

Ravi Shankar, whose name is often preceded by the title Pandit and "Sitar maestro", was an Indian musician and a composer of Hindustani classical music. He was the best-known proponent of the sitar in the second half of the 20th century and influenced many other musicians throughout the world.

Birthday

Apr 7, 1920

Place of birth

Benares, Benares State, British India [now Uttar Pradesh, India]

Deathday

Dec 11, 2012

Also known as

• Robindro Shaunkor Chowdhury
• Ravindra Shankar Chowdhury
• Rabi Śaṃkar

Homepage

http://www.ravishankar.org/