Ravi Shankar: Sitar Hero
Nitin Sawhney explores life of the musician who first brought Indian classical music to an international audience. From 2010
Nitin Sawhney explores the life of the Indian musician Ravi Shankar.
Ravi Shankar is one of the greatest musicians the world has ever seen. In the West his outstanding career has sometimes been overshadowed by his brief association with the Beatles but he has been performing and composing at the highest level for over 70 years.
The man who first brought Indian classical music to an international audience was once compared to Mozart by the great violinist Yehudi Menuhin. But it wasn't an easy journey to success - it took an arduous process of study and practice. Fellow musician and fan Nitin Sawhney meets his hero to discuss how he did it.
With contributions from: Ravi Shankar's daughter Anoushka, one of India's biggest music stars Zakir Hussain, George Harrison's wife Olivia, The Who's Pete Townshend and music historian Ken Hunt.
First broadcast on 大象传媒 Radio 4 in March 2010.
On radio
Music Played
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Ravi Shankar
Dhun In Devgiri Bilawal
Composer: Ravi Shankar
- The Rough Guide to Ravi Shankar.
- World Music Network, RGNET 1134 CD.
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Ravi Shankar
Kathakali Katthak
Composer: Ravi Shankar
- The Rough Guide to Ravi Shankar, RGNET 1134 CD.
- World Music Network.
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Ravi Shankar
Dhun Man Pasand
Composer: Ravi Shankar
- The Rough Guide to Ravi Shankar, RGNET 1134 CD.
- World Music Network.
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Ravi Shankar
Megh
Composer: Ravi Shankar
- Ravi Shankar: A Journey Through His Music.
- Saragama, 223970-326.
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Ravi Shankar
Manj Khamaj
Composer: Ravi Shankar
- Ravi Shankar: A Journey Through His Music.
- Saragama, 223970-326.
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Ravi Shankar
Charu Keshi
Composer: Ravi Shankar
- Ravi Shankar: In Celebration.
- Angel Records, CDCD 7243 5 55577 2 8.
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Ravi Shankar & Ustad Ali Akbar Khan - Raga Jhila Kafi
Composer: trad., arr. Ravi Shankar
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Ravi Shankar & Ustad Ali Akbar Khan - Bilashkani Todi
Composer: trad
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Ravi Shankar
Pather Panchali (Song of the Little Road)
Composer: Ravi Shankar
- Film Records.
- El Records, ACMEM177CD.
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Ravi Shankar
Improvisation on the theme Pather Panchali
Composer: Ravi Shankar
- Ravi Shankar: A Journey Through His Music.
- Saragama, 223970-326.
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Ravi Shankar
Gat Kirwani
Composer: Ravi Shankar
- Portrait of Genius.
- BGO Records, BGOCD99.
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The Beatles
Norwegian Wood
Composer: Lennon / McCartney
- Rubber Soul.
- EMI, CDP 7 46440 2.
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The Beatles
Within You Without You
Composer: Harrison
- Sergeant Pepper鈥檚 Lonely Hearts Club Band.
- EMI, CDP 7 46442 2.
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Ravi Shankar
Raga Bhimpalasi
Composer: adtp Ravi Shankar
- Ravi Shankar 鈥� Live at the Monterey International Pop Festival.
- BGO Records, BGOCD147.
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Ravi Shankar
Dhun (Dadra and Fast Teental)
Composer: adtp Ravi Shankar
- Ravi Shankar 鈥� Live at the Monterey International Pop Festival.
- BGO Records, BGOCD147.
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Ravi Shankar & Yehudi Menuhin - Sitar and Violin Duet
Composer: Ravi Shankar
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London Symphony Orchestra conducted by Andre Previn
3rd Movement Sitar Concerto No.1
Composer: Ravi Shankar
- Ravi Shankar: In Celebration.
- Angel Records, CDCD 7243 5 55577 2 8.
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Ravi Shankar and Philip Glass - Offering
Composer: Ravi Shankar
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Ravi Shankar & London Symphony Orchestra
Concerto For Sitar & Orchestra, Raga Khamaj
Composer: Ravi Shankar
- Shankar: Concerto For Sitar & Orchestra.
- EMI, CDM-7 69121 2.
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Ravi Shankar
Kaushi Bhairav
Composer: Ravi Shankar
- Ravi Shankar: A Journey Through His Music.
- Saragama, 223970-326.
Credit
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Producer | James Hale |
Broadcasts
Tue 30 Mar 2010 13:30大象传媒 Radio 4- Thu 10 Jan 2013 11:30大象传媒 Radio 4
- Thu 19 May 2016 06:30大象传媒 Radio 4 Extra
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- Fri 10 Jan 2025 10:30大象传媒 Radio 4 Extra
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