Anoushka Shankar

Anoushka Shankar, an Indian-born British American musician and sitarist, is well known for her musical talents. She won the British House of Commons' Shield in the year of her youngest and the first female to receive it. In addition to nine Grammy nominations She was also the very first Indian-origin musician to present at and perform during the ceremony live. Anoushka Sitar Shankar was one of the Indian young sitar singer. She is a scholar and daughter of the famous Ravi Shankar. She was born 1982 in London. Her early years were split between London as well as New Delhi. Her debut performance was on stage in New Delhi when she was only 13 years old. After that, she moved to Encinitas CA where she graduated from High School with honours in 1999. Anouskha was only a teenager, has had an extremely successful recording and performing career. She often joins her father on stage, which she has been doing for quite a few years. In 1998 she released her first self-titled album Anourag. The Grammy Award-winning live at Carnegie Hall was released two years later than her first solo album. In addition to performing in many of the biggest venues as well, she has an extensive stage presence. Anoushka isn't just a performer. In 2002 she published a book entitled Bapi The love of My Live this is an illustrated biography that is a tribute to her father Ravi Shankar. In addition, she acted. in the 2003 movie Dance Like a Man, where she played an Bharat natyam dancing young girl. Anoushka Shankar's work continues to unfold and we are likely to see a variety of things from her in the coming years. follow. Anoushka Shankar was born in England and spent much of her early years in London and Delhi later relocating to California in the state where she attended high school. In Delhi during his birthday celebrations for his 75th birthday Anoushka first made an appearance playing the sitar in front of the audience just four years after her 9-year-old father. The father of Anoushka travelled the world with her and she also gained a variety of experiences. While still in her teens, Anoushka performed at Carnegie Hall in Peter Gabriel's WOMAD music festival. It is the House of Commons Shield was presented an award from the British Parliament in recognition of being the top Asian Arts musician. She is the only woman and is the smallest recipient of this prize.