Anoushka Shankar

Anoushka is an American British sitarist and musician. She's the smallest woman and also the first woman to receive an official British House of Commons shield. Anoushka Shankar is a rising young star of the Indian sitar. She is a student and daughter to Ravi Shankar. She was born in 1982 in London. Her early years included a period of time between London in London and New Delhi. When she was only 13, her first show was in New Delhi took place. Then she moved to Encinitas CA, where she earned the High School diploma with honors in 1999. Although she is still very young, Anouskha is a star in her performing and recording. For a long time she performs regularly alongside her father. The singer made Anourag her debut album on her own in 1998. Her Grammy-nominated Live At Carnegie Hall album was released in 2002. Because she has performed on many of the biggest stages around all over the globe, her career on stage is extensive. Anoushka's career does not only involve musical performances. Bapi The Love of My Life is an illustrated biography she wrote in 2002. The book pays tribute to her father, who passed away in 2002. Ravi Shankar. She has also acted in movies in 2003. She played the role in the film Dance Like a Man where she is a young Bharat Natyam dancer. Anoushka Shakar's professional career is only going to continue to expand and grow. It is possible to look forward to seeing many different things that she does. Anoushka Shankar is a British born singer who travelled her early days split between London, Delhi and California. At the age of 9 She began studying the piano with her father. Her first performance with the Sitar was in her 75th birthday celebration in Delhi just four years later. Anoushka was able to gain numerous valuable experience when she accompanied her father during his worldwide tour. This included performing in Carnegie Hall and at Peter Gabriel's WOMAD festivals, as well as performing with George Harrison. The youngest female to win the House of Commons Shield, awarded by British Parliament to recognize her musicianship and artistry in performing in the Asian Arts.