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About the Book:
gRavi Shankar has brought me a precious gift and through him I have added a new dimension to my experience of music. To me, his genius and his humanity can only be compared to that of Mozart." „ŸYehudi Menuhin
"Ravi Shankar is the godfather of world music." „ŸGeorge Harrison
Ravi Shankar, 86, has been performing throughout the world for more than six decades. One of his greatest achievements has been to broaden the appeal of Indian classical music internationally. Through a close mentoring relationship with Beatle George Harrison in the sixties, Shankar expanded his reach beyond that of any typical classical musician. He performed at Woodstock in 1969 and helped to organize the legendary Concert for Bangladesh in 1971.
In his own words, My Music, My Life describes his transformation from a young traveling dancer to a Grammy Award-winning, internationally recognized musician. An autobiography, a history of Indian classical music, and manual on how to play the sitar, this book is as much about music as a lifestyle as it is about music as an art. With stunning new photographs and a new final chapter detailing Ravi Shankarfs hope for the preservation of Indian classical music, this book embodies Ravi Shankarfs unique approach to his craft.
Ravi Shankar, the legendary sitarist and composer, is a singular phenomenon in the classical music worlds of the East and West. He has written music fro Yehudi Menuhin, Jean Pierre Rampal, Phillip Glass and George Harrison. The international award-winning musician is an honorary member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters and is a member of the United Nations International Rostrum of Composers. He is known for his pioneering work in bringing Indian music to the West. He lives in California and India.
ISBN - 9781601090058
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Pages : 180
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