In the mid-1960s, George met sitar legend Ravi Shankar and immediately began receiving lessons from him. Indian music took hold of George so much that he left his guitar behind. However, George ...

George Harrison was best known for his guitar skills, but he also developed an interest in the sitar. The Beatle began fiddling around with the instrument while on the set of Help! In 1965 .

Over the past 25-odd years, Anoushka Shankar and her sitar have carved a wide, idiosyncratic path through the landscape of Hindustani classical and contemporary pop music. The daughter and protege ...

Music: Sitar Player; Music: Sitar Player. 3 minute read. TIME. March 25, 1957 12:00 AM GMT-5. ... Glancing at the drummer to the right of him, Ravi Shankar cradled his sitar in his arms, ...

Saraswati Music College. If you’re looking for some of the best sitar classes in Delhi and want to make a career out of playing this instrument, you must head to the Saraswati Music College.

The opportunity to listen to Prof. Pradeep Ratnayake and his friends in concert, at Pradeepanjalee XVIII staged at the Lionel Wendt Theatre on May 21 was truly a delightful experience for me. ..

Purbayan Chatterjee innovates Indian classical sitar music by blending traditional ragas with modern elements, collaborating with global artists, and utilizing cutting-edge technology. His ...

There’s a lot to explore at the intersection of music, mental health, and wellness. Taking Sitar global is the goal. We have done well in India, but there’s a whole world to conquer.

THE soothing sounds of the sitar — an Indian classical stringed instrument — promise to take listeners on a journey through Indian classical music, in a concert on Friday at the Victoria Country Club.

But when he would teach me, it was very serious. He was the sweetest person, but when he picked up the sitar, he was very strict. He would often say, “I’m not going to live much longer. I’m 90 years ...