Wednesday, December 12, 2012

News : Ravi Shankar Dead : Indian Sitar Virtuoso Dies At 92


News : Ravi Shankar Dead : Indian Sitar Virtuoso Dies At 92

Sitar legend Ravi Shankar has died at the age of 92.

Over the course of the past year Shankar suffered from upper-respiratory and heart issues, according to Billboard. Last Thursday he underwent heart-valve replacement surgery, but was unable to recover from the procedure and passed away at Scripps Memorial Hospital in La Jolla, Calif. Tuesday night.

Shankar is often noted for his influence on the Beatles, and for introducing traditional Indian music to the West on a broad scale. He was also the father of popular singer/songwriter Norah Jones. (Read More)

Contact Ravi Shankar
Website

Contact Huffington Post
Website | Facebook | Twitter

Sources : Ravi Shankar Photo |  Ravi Shankar at Monterey Pop (June 1967) VideoRavi Shankar Dead : Indian Sitar Virtuoso Dies At 92 Article 

0 comments: