Pandit Ravi Shankar died Tuesday, December 11, at age 92. The legendary sitar player brought Indian music to the West and taught Beatle George Harrison how to play the instrument.
Sitar legend Ravi Shankar —
Pandit Ravi Shankar died Tuesday, December 11, at age 92. The legendary sitar player brought Indian music to the West and taught Beatle George Harrison how to play the instrument.
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Among Shankar's survivors is his daughter, musician Norah Jones.
Sitar legend Ravi Shankar —
Among Shankar's survivors is his daughter, musician Norah Jones.
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Shankar performs with his daughter, Anoushka Shankar, right, in London in June 2008 during his final tour of Europe.
Sitar legend Ravi Shankar —
Shankar performs with his daughter, Anoushka Shankar, right, in London in June 2008 during his final tour of Europe.
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Shankar poses with Beatle George Harrison, left, and Harrison's wife, model Patti Boyd, in August 1972.
Sitar legend Ravi Shankar —
Shankar poses with Beatle George Harrison, left, and Harrison's wife, model Patti Boyd, in August 1972.
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Shankar plays his sitar in 1966.
Sitar legend Ravi Shankar —
Shankar plays his sitar in 1966.
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Shankar walks the streets of London with his sitar during a visit circa 1967.
Sitar legend Ravi Shankar —
Shankar walks the streets of London with his sitar during a visit circa 1967.
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Shankar's wife, Sukanya Shankar, poses with her husband and Beatles Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr.
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Shankar's wife, Sukanya Shankar, poses with her husband and Beatles Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr.
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Harrison and Shankar worked together on recordings and tours in the 1970s.
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Harrison and Shankar worked together on recordings and tours in the 1970s.
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Shankar practices with tabla player Alla Rakha in 1967.
Sitar legend Ravi Shankar —
Shankar practices with tabla player Alla Rakha in 1967.
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Shankar plays during the Premaanjali Festival 2012 on February 7 at the palace in Bangalore, India.
Sitar legend Ravi Shankar —
Shankar plays during the Premaanjali Festival 2012 on February 7 at the palace in Bangalore, India.
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