The world has been forever-impacted by this talented, passionate, daring, loving spirit. His music is considered by many, including me, a conduit. The mathematical beauty of his music is inspirational and healing.
He introduced North America to Hindustani music; a true sitar virtuoso. He is survived by his wife Sukanya and his daughters, Norah Jones (singer) & Anoushka Shankar Wright (sitarist) with her husband, Joe Wright; 3 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. You can read a lovely obituary and tribute here.
When I did a news search on him, these were the first 3 healines to appear:
USA Today: Indian sitar virtuoso Ravi Shankar dies
WashingtonPost: Ravi Shankar, Grammy-winning Indian sitar virtuoso, dies at 92
Ravi and his daughter, Anoushka:
George Harrison and Ravi during a sitar lesson:
I will always consider you in high regard, sir. Thank you for your contributions and your beauty. You will always have a special place in my life & my heart and the lives & hearts of many I know and don't know.
Namaste guru.
Namaste guru.
