Anoushka Shankar
1981
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Biography
Anoushka Shankar is a renowned sitar player and composer from India, known for her innovative interpretations of classical Indian music. Born in 1981 in London, she is the daughter of legendary sitar virtuoso Ravi Shankar. Anoushka began learning the sitar from her father at a young age and made her professional debut at the age of 13. She has released several critically acclaimed albums and has collaborated with musicians from diverse genres, blending Indian classical music with contemporary styles.
Famous Quotes (5)
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Music has a way of helping the soul find the beauty in almost anything.
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I can be a bit of a perfectionist, but I also believe perfection doesn't exist. So it's a difficult place to be.
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The sitar is an instrument that is a true gift for any musician. It takes you away from all the physicality of life.
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I grew up surrounded by music, and in some way, it's very easy for me to find my way in music.
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The more we can understand each other's cultures, the more we can create emotion through music.