Ravi Shankar
(1920-2012)
Indian classical musician
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Ravi Shankar KBE (born Robindro Shaunkor Chowdhury, spelled Ravindra Shankar Chowdhury in Sanskrit; 7 April 1920 – 11 December 2012), whose name is often preceded by the title Pandit (Master), was an Indian sitar virtuoso and a composer. He became the world's best-known exponent of North Indian classical music, in the second half of the 20th century, and influenced many other musicians throughout the world. Shankar was awarded India's highest civilian honour, the Bharat Ratna, in 1999.
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Robindro Shaunkor Chowdhury 7 April 1920 Varanasi, India
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11 December 2012 (aged 92) La Jolla, CA
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Geethali Norah Jones Shankar 1st child with Susan Jones Female b. 30 Mar 1979 Age: 46 1979- American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist
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