Ravi Shankar Ensemble Presented By World Music Institute
Town Hall
123 West 43rd Street, New York, NY 10036
Curated by Sukanya and Anoushka Shankar, the Ravi Shankar Ensemble is a multi-generational collective dedicated to the enduring legacy of the legendary musician Ravi Shankar. In their debut tour, the ensemble performs with visual elements from the Ravi Shankar archives alongside a dynamic selection of Shankar's soul-stirring music.
Why We Like It
- The Ensemble includes renowned musicians like Shubhendra Rao on sitar, Aayush Mohan on sarod, Ravichandra Kulu on flute, Padma Shankar on violin, Anubrata Chatterjee on tabla, and BC Manjunath on mridangam.
- Ravi Shankar had an indelible imprint on global music history and culture, known for his mastery of the sitar and as a leading Hindustani musician who reshaped the centuries-old form.
- Shankar popularized Indian classical music globally through his teaching, performances, and collaborations with Western musicians like Yehudi Menuhin, Philip Glass, and George Harrison.
Who Should Attend
This event will appeal to fans of Indian classical music, world music enthusiasts, and those interested in the legacy and impact of Ravi Shankar on global music culture.
