Ravi Shankar

In the vibrant city of Varanasi, India, a young Ravi Shankar dreamed of dancing. But fate had other plans—his true calling lay in music. Under the tutelage of a legendary sitar guru, Ravi mastered the art of Indian classical music, where each raga could stir the soul, tell a story, and express the inexpressible.

For generations, this music had resonated mostly within India. But Ravi was different. His sitar sang with spiritual depth and ancient emotion—sounds that crossed cultures with ease. The world began to listen.

Then came 1967 and the Monterey Pop Festival. Amid rock icons like Hendrix and Joplin, it was Shankar’s sitar that left audiences spellbound. His mesmerizing ragas swept through the crowd like a sacred wind. From that moment on, the West was enchanted.

Ravi Shankar didn’t just perform—he bridged continents. His legacy touched artists from George Harrison to Philip Glass, proving that music, like love, speaks every language.
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