Ravi Shankar
Indian sitar player (1920–2012)
1920 — 2012
Quick Facts
Profession
Indian sitar player (1920–2012)
Born
April 7, 1920
Died
2012 (age ~92)
Name Origin
Indian
Timeline
composer, politician, film director
British RajBorn in VaranasiDied in San Diego
1920
Born in Varanasi (1920-04-07)
1962
AwardSangeet Natak Akademi Award
1967
AwardPadma Bhushan
1967
AwardGrammy Award for Best Chamber Music Performance
1972
AwardGrammy Award for Album of the Year
1981
AwardPadma Vibhushan
About
Pandit Ravi Shankar was an Indian sitarist and composer. A sitar virtuoso, he became the world's best-known exponent of Indian classical music in the second half of the 20th century, and influenced many musicians in India and throughout the world. Shankar was awarded India's highest civilian honour, the Bharat Ratna, in 1999. He is also the father of American singer Norah Jones and British-American musician and sitar player Anoushka Shankar.
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Who is Ravi Shankar?+
Pandit Ravi Shankar was an Indian sitarist and composer. A sitar virtuoso, he became the world's best-known exponent of Indian classical music in the second half of the 20th century, and influenced many musicians in India and throughout the world. Shankar was awarded India's highest civilian honour,
What does the name Ravi mean?+
The name Ravi means "A male given name used in India.. Etymology: Probably from vernacular forms of Rafael or of Ragvald.". It is of Indian origin.
When was Ravi Shankar born?+
Ravi Shankar was born on April 7, 1920.
When did Ravi Shankar die?+
Ravi Shankar died in 2012, at approximately 92 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name used in India.. Etymology: Probably from vernacular forms of Rafael or of Ragvald.
The name Ravi is of Indian origin, meaning "A male given name used in India.. Etymology: Probably from vernacular forms of Rafael or of Ragvald.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Ravi — April 7, 1920
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aries
Bold, energetic, courageous
Fire · Mars · Mar 21 – Apr 19
Chinese Zodiac
Monkey
Sharp, smart, curious
Metal · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
8 Cauac
Storm — catalyst, energy, self-generation
Celtic Tree
Alder
Courageous, passionate, confident
Ogham: Fearn · Mar 18 – Apr 14
Birthstone: Diamond — Eternal love, clarity
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— .
Legend.
— anon
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
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