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Pandit Ravi Shankar — A Centenary Celebration

By Thiruvaiyaru S R Krishnan·
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A tribute to Bharat Ratna Pandit Ravi Shankar (1920–2012) on his birth centenary, celebrating the sitar maestro who became the world's most recognized ambassador of Indian classical music. The article traces his journey from training under Allauddin Khan to collaborations with Yehudi Menuhin and George Harrison, his legendary Woodstock performance, and his lasting influence on bridging Eastern and Western musical traditions.

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