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How a case of mistaken identity led to George Harrison's last public performance
The legend stopped by the VH1 studios with Ravi Shankar to chat about their new collaboration, leading to his impromptu solo ...
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How Spiritual India Informed The Beatles’ Music
The first half of the film documents the influence of sitar maestro Pandit Ravi Shankar on the Beatles’ music. Old footage that shows their friendship is a treat to watch. Another archival gem ...
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Ravi Shankar – Symphony – Finale: Banjara (excerpt)
The young Ravi Shankar travelled to Paris ... including violinist Yehudi Menuhin and composer Philip Glass. In the 1960s Beatles guitarist George Harrison was introduced to Shankar’s music.
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3 Iconic Rock Songs That Feature a Sitar
When Ravi Shankar introduced Western musicians in the ... Indian instrumentation made its way onto albums by The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Donovan, and many others. The sitar remains the ...