Anoushka Shankar

Anoushka is an American British sitarist and musician. She's the smallest woman and also the first woman to be awarded the British House of Commons shield. Anoushka is a emerging star of Indian sitar. She is the student and daughter to Ravi Shankar. Born in London and grew up in New Delhi, she spent the first few years of her life traveling between London and New Delhi. When she arrived in New Delhi, she made her debut at just thirteen years old. At the age of 13, she finished her high school studies in Encinitas CA. Anouskha is still a young woman, however she's got an impressive career in recording and performing. Her father has been with her in many performances for many years. Her first solo album, Anourag, was released in 1998. She released Live at Carnegie Hall, a Grammy-nominated album a year after. Alongside performing at every major venue and venues, she also is a stage performer for a lengthy time. The career of Anoushka goes far beyond music. In 2002, she wrote a book entitled Bapi The love of My Live this is an illustrated biography that pays special honor to her late father Ravi Shankar. In 2003, she was a part on Dance Like a Man as a Bharat Natyam performer. Anoushka Shakar's professional career will continue to grow and grow. It is possible to look forward to seeing many different things that she does. Anoushka shankar is an English born singer who travelled her early days in London, Delhi and California. Anoushka Shankar began her musical studies when she was nine. After four years she played her first sitar debut in Delhi during her father's 75th birthday party. Accompanying her father as his world tour, Anoushka racked up a wealth of experience performing at Carnegie Hall while still in her teens. She performed at Peter Gabriel's WOMAD festival and performing together with George Harrison. Her talent and musicality were recognized by British Parliament as being among the top of the best in Asian Arts.