Name: The Master - The Complete Recordings On Deutsche Grammophon
Brand: Ravi Shankar

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4778798

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Limited edition

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2010-03-01

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Universal

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3 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

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Ravi Shankar

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Rest of World

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Ravi Shankar was a renowned Hindustani sitar player and composer. Born on April 7, 1920 in Varanasi, India, he became one of the most influential musicians of his time. As the first husband of *Annapurna Devi* and former son-in-law of *Allauddin Khan*, Ravi Shankar's musical lineage was exceptional. He was also the father of *Norah Jones*, *Anoushka Shankar*, and *Shubhendra Shankar*. With his distinctive style and virtuosity, he captivated audiences worldwide.

Throughout his career, Ravi Shankar collaborated with numerous artists and enriched Indian classical music. His mesmerizing performances on the sitar earned him international acclaim. His unique compositions combined traditional ragas with innovative elements, pushing boundaries and creating new possibilities for Indian music.

On December 11, 2012, Ravi Shankar passed away in San Diego, USA. His legacy lives on through his extensive discography and influence on future generations of musicians. Artists such as *Ali Akbar Khan*, *Nikhil Banerjee*, *Anoushka Shankar*, and many others have been inspired by his genius. Ravi Shankar's contributions to music will forever be remembered as he continues to inspire listeners around the world.

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a 90th-birthday tribute to the master of the sitar featuring the complete recordings on deutsche grammophon on a triple cd set. for george harrison he was 'the godfather of western music'; for yehudi menuhin "his genius and his humanity can only be compared to that of mozart's". no other musician of his time has garnered such encomia. here for the first time are all ravi shankar's recordings on deutsche grammophon brought together in a single collection, in celebration of his 90th birthday. special packaging: digipack, new liner notes, photos of shankar and musicians.

The Master - The Complete Recordings On Deutsche Grammophon

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