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East Asia
Ravi Shankar
1940s-2012 · Indian
"He brought India's music to the world."
Era
1940s-2012
Nation
Indian
Instrument
Sitar
Why this legend matters
Ravi Shankar helped global audiences understand that Indian classical music is not exotic texture but an advanced system with internal logic, patience, and architecture.
He transmitted context alongside sound, and that helped the music travel with dignity.
Signature style
North Indian classical raga, Hindustani microtonal improvisation, cross-cultural fusion
Impact line
Performed at Monterey Pop Festival (1967) and the Concert for Bangladesh (1971). His daughter Norah Jones became a Grammy-winning artist.
Start here
Open Introduction to Raga