Anoushka Shankar

Anoushka Shakar, one of the American and British sitarist. She received the British House of Commons' Shield, which is the youngest and first female recipient. In addition to receiving nine Grammy nominations She was also the first musician of Indian origin to present at and perform during the ceremony live. Anoushka Shankar is the hottest young star of sitar music. Indian sitar. She is a student as well as daughter to Ravi Shankar. She was born 1982 in London. Her early years were spent between London and New Delhi. At New Delhi, she made her debut at just thirteen years old. Later she moved to Encinitas CA she attended high school, graduating with distinction in the year 1999. Anouskha is yet to be a mature woman nevertheless, she has an remarkable career in the field of singing and recording. Her father has accompanied her in many performances for several years. She released her first solo album Anourag in 1998. The album was titled Live at Carnegie Hall, a Grammy-nominated album a year following. As she's appeared on every major stage in all over the globe, her career on stage has been extensive. Anoushka Shankar's work isn't only limited to performing in music. Bapi: The Love of My Live is her 2002 novel, and was a tribute to Ravi Shankar. In addition, she has appeared in a number of films. In 2003, she played the role in the film Dance Like a Man where she plays an aspiring Bharat Natyam performer. Anoushka is still progressing in her career and there will be many other things to be expected from this talented woman. Anoushka shankar is an English native who lived her childhood in London, Delhi and California. Anoushka started her music studies when she was nine. Four years later she performed her sitar debut in Delhi at her father's 75th birthday party. Anoushka gained numerous valuable experience by accompanying her dad when he toured the world. This included performing in Carnegie Hall and at Peter Gabriel's WOMAD festival in addition to performing with George Harrison. She was the only female recipient of the House of Commons Shield awarded by the British Parliament to recognize her musicianship and talent as an outstanding musician from music in Asian Arts.