Anoushka Shankar

Anoushka is an American-British sitarist and musician. She is the youngest woman and also the first woman to receive an official British House of Commons shield. Anoushka Shakar, who is just a emerging superstar on the Indian Sitar, is Anoushka. She is a student and daughter of the legendary Ravi Shankar. She was born London in 1982. During her first years she split in London New Delhi. At the age of 13 the first time she performed was in New Delhi took place. In 1999, she completed her high schooling at Encinitas CA. Anouskha even though she is just a teenager, has had an impressive recording and performing career. She performs regularly alongside her father and has been doing so for a long time years. Her debut solo album, Anourag, was released in 1998. It was nominated for a Grammy Award. Carnegie Hall album was released in 2002. As she's appeared on many of the biggest stages around across the globe, she's performance career has been expansive. The career of Anoushka goes far beyond music. She published Bapi The love of my life in 2002. This is a picture biography that pays tribute to her dad Ravi Shankar. Also, she appeared in film in 2003. She played as a Bharat Natyam dancer in Dance Like a Man. Anoushka continues to grow on her path and we can expect many more things to come from this talented woman. Anoushka Shakar, who was born in England spent a large part of her time between London Delhi. After moving to California she completed the high school. When she was nine years old, she started studying music with her father, who made her debut on the sitar four years later at the celebration of his 75th birthday in Delhi. Anoushka had the opportunity to acquire a variety of valuable experiences by accompanying her dad during his worldwide tour. The tour included appearances at Carnegie Hall and at Peter Gabriel's WOMAD festivals, as well as making recordings alongside George Harrison. It is the House of Commons Shield was presented to her from the British Parliament as the most renowned Asian Arts musician. She is the only woman and is the smallest recipient of the award.