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Here’s How George Harrison Got ‘Minority Music’ Noticed

    Here’s How George Harrison Got ‘Minority Music’ Noticed

Ravi Shankar, for example, taught George Harrison a lot of things. George was introduced to a whole new world of music by the legendary sitar player, and he was enthralled.

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Their guitars gently wept for Bangladesh – The Hindu BusinessLine

    Their guitars gently wept for Bangladesh – The Hindu BusinessLine

Pandit Ravi Shankar and George Harrison pulled off a coup of sorts when they managed to get Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton and other stars to play a healing note for

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Ravi Shankar: rare new video shows icon teaching George Harrison sitar

    Ravi Shankar: rare new video shows icon teaching George Harrison sitar

Rare footage of late sitar player Ravi Shankar has surfaced that sees him teaching Beatles guitarist George Harrison the instrument. The footage has been shared by The Ravi Shankar Foundation with

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Dark Horse Records celebrate Ravi Shankar’s first-ever vinyl release of ‘Chants Of India’ | Grateful Web

    Dark Horse Records celebrate Ravi Shankar’s first-ever vinyl release of ‘Chants Of India’ | Grateful Web

Dark Horse Records and BMG are celebrating this year’s milestone Ravi Shankar centennial with the first ever vinyl release of his renowned 1997 album, CHANTS OF INDIA. Produced by Shankar’s

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Norah Jones, More To Pay Tribute To Ravi Shankar | GRAMMY.com

    Norah Jones, More To Pay Tribute To Ravi Shankar | GRAMMY.com

To celebrate the Indian classical GRAMMY winner’s birthday, family, friends and those Shankar influenced will remember him through a series of

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Anoushka Shankar celebrates 20 years of genre-defying music with ‘Reflections’ | Music | stltoday.com

    Anoushka Shankar celebrates 20 years of genre-defying music with ‘Reflections’ | Music | stltoday.com

Anoushka Shankar’s 20-year career as a sitar player and composer has explored a wide enough expanse of musical territory that

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Anoushka Shankar’s Music Reflects her Life’s Journey | San Francisco Classical Voice

    Anoushka Shankar’s Music Reflects her Life’s Journey | San Francisco Classical Voice

At just 37 years old, sitar player and composer Anoushka Shankar has had an amazing life. She is the daughter

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George Harrison’s Estate Launches Label Featuring Works of Ravi Shankar, Ali Akbar Khan

    George Harrison’s Estate Launches Label Featuring Works of Ravi Shankar, Ali Akbar Khan

The estate of The Beatles member George Harrison has launched a new record label, called HariSongs, featuring Indian classical and

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The “karmic connection” between The Beatles’ George Harrison and Ravi Shankar — Quartz

    The “karmic connection” between The Beatles’ George Harrison and Ravi Shankar — Quartz

There is no easy explanation for such vastly dissimilar people as George (Harrison) and Ravi Shankar instantly connecting with each

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The Concert For Bangla Desh

    The Concert For Bangla Desh

by: Bill Harry In March 1971, following political problems and strife between the various regions in Bangla Desh, in the eastern half of Pakistan, Pakistan’s ruling General sent in the

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