Ravi Shankar

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1. When was Ravi Shankar born?April 7, 1920
2. When did Ravi Shankar die?December 11, 2012 (age 92)
3. Where was Ravi Shankar born?Varanasi, British India
4. What is the career?Sitar virtuoso, composer, conductor, educator
5. What is Ravi Shankar famous for?He is a sitar master who made the instrument known all over the world with his beautiful music.
6. How did Ravi Shankar learn to play the sitar?He studied under the great teacher Allauddin Khan and learned many parts of Hindustani classical music, like theory and improvisation.

Hindustani Classical Music: The tradition of classical music originating from North India, characterized by complex melodic structures and improvisation.
Rasa: A Sanskrit term referring to the aesthetic flavor or emotional essence evoked by a work of art, particularly in Indian classical music and drama.
Cross-Cultural Collaboration: Artistic partnerships between individuals or groups from different cultural backgrounds, aiming to create something new by blending traditions.