Anoushka Shankar

Anoushka is a British-American sitarist and musician. She was the first woman of her generation to receive an award from the British House of Commons Staff. Anoushka Shankar is an emerging star on the Indian sitar. She is the daughter of Ravi Shankar and a former student. She was a child who bounded between London in the UK to New Delhi. When she was only 13 the first time she performed was in New Delhi took place. She then moved to Encinitas CA, where she received the High School diploma with honors in 1999. Anouskha, who is only a teenager, has had a successful performing and recording career. Her father has accompanied her to numerous performances over many years. She released Anourag her debut album on her own in 1998. It was followed by Live at Carnegie Hall, a Grammy-nominated album two years after. Since she's performed at all the major stages in the world, her career on stage has been expansive. Anoushka isn't just a performer. In 2002, she released a book entitled Bapi The Love of My Live this is an illustrated biography that gives a special respect to her dad Ravi Shankar. In 2003, she was a Bharat Natyam dancer in Dance Like a Man. Anoushka Shankar's career continues to unfold and we can expect to see a variety of things from her in the coming years. be. Anoushka Shakar was born in England was a major part of her life between London Delhi. Following her move to California she finished the high school. At the age of 9 she began her studies in music with her father. Her debut performance on the Sitar took place in her 75th birthday celebration in Delhi, four years after. The father of Anoushka travelled the globe with her, and she was able to gain many new experience. While still at her teens, Anoushka performed at Carnegie Hall in Peter Gabriel's WOMAD music festival. Her musicianship and talent were recognised by British Parliament as being among the top in Asian Arts.