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Anoushka Shankar

Anoushka Shankar
Born: Jun 9, 1981 in London, England
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Genre: World
Biography: The daughter of sitar legend Ravi Shankar, Anoushka Shankar began studying under her father at age nine, making her performing debut four years later. Appearing alongside her father as he toured the world, she appeared at Carnegie Hall while still in her teens, and also performed at Peter Gabriel's WOMAD ...Read full biography
Anoushka
Released: 1998
Label: EMI
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While the sitar is usually taught master to student in a male to male tradition, this beautiful daughter to renowned sitar master Ravi Shankar has been given access to the art. Debuting in 1994 and touring ...Read full review
Breathing Under Water
Released: 2007
Label: Angel Records
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Breathing Under Water is a different animal altogether. The pair co-wrote eight of the 13 cuts together. Another, "Easy," was co-written with Norah Jones -- Anoushka Shankar's half sister -- and sung by ...Read full review
More Anoushka Shankar albums: Main Albums (7), Singles & EPs (2)