Sitar Legend Ravi Shankar Dies At 92

	Sitar Legend Ravi Shankar Dies At 92 His music transcended trends and cultural barriers. Pandit Ravi Shankar's life, which traversed nearly a century, ended Tuesday. The legendary sitar player, who taught Beatle George Harrison how to play the stringed instrument and brought Indian music to the West, passed away at age 92 in the early evening in San Diego, near his home, according to his wife Sukanya and daughter Anoushka Shankar, who were by his side. Shankar was the father of jazz singer Norah Jones as well. He is also survived by three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, according to his record label East Meets West Music. His health had lagged over the past year, according to a statement from his record label, and he underwent heart-valve replacement surgery last Thursday."Unfortunately, despite the best efforts of the surgeons and doctors taking care of him, his body was not able to withstand the strain of the surgery," his wife and daughter said.In the 1960s, he took Eastern music mainstream in the West.	From: Anu Pillai Views: 0 0 ratings
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