Anoushka Shankar

Anoushka Shankar, an Indian-born British American artist and a sitarist, is well known for her music. She's the smallest woman and was the first person to be awarded the British House of Commons shield. Anoushka Sitar Shankar is an Indian young sitar star. She is a student as well as sister of Ravi Shankar. Born in London and grew up in New Delhi, she spent the beginning of her career moving between London as well as New Delhi. In New Delhi, she made her first appearance at only 13 years old. She then moved to Encinitas CA, where she received her High School diploma with honors in 1999. Anouskha is still a young woman, but she has a very amazing career in music and performance. Her father has been with her in many performances for several years. In 1998, she dropped Anourag as her first solo record. The following year, she released the Grammy nominated Live in Carnegie Hall. Stage performances are a important aspect of her life. She's played in many major venues all over the globe. The career of Anoushka goes far beyond the realm of music. Bapi: The love of My Live is her 2002 memoir, that is a tribute to Ravi Shankar. in 2003 she starred on Dance Like a Man as a Bharat Natyam performer. Anoushka Shakar's career as a professional will continue to grow and expand. We can look forward to seeing many new things from her. Anoushka Shakar, who was born in England was a major part of her adult life in London Delhi. Following her move to California she graduated from high school. Anoushka Shankar began her musical studies at age nine. Four years later, she made her appearance on the sitar in Delhi at her father's 75th birthday celebration. Anoushka gained a lot of experience touring around the globe with the father. She appeared in Carnegie Hall in her teenage time, and also recorded at George Harrison's WOMAD Festival. Her talent and musicality was acknowledged by the British Parliament as being among the top of the best in Asian Arts.