Anoushka Shankar

Anoushka Shankar is an American-born British sitarist and musician. She was also the youngest and first woman to be awarded an award from the British House of Commons Award. Anoushka Sitar Shankar was an Indian young sitar singer. She is both the student and daughter of Ravi Shankar. Born in 1982, she was raised in London. Her early years were split between London in London and New Delhi. At the age of 13, her first show in New Delhi took place. Then she moved in Encinitas CA, where she obtained the High School diploma with honors in 1999. Anouskha was only a teenager, has had an extremely successful recording and performing career. She frequently joins her father in performances this she's been doing for several years. She released Anourag her first solo album in 1998. The Grammy-nominated Live at Carnegie Hall album was released in 2002. Stage performances are a important aspect of her life. She's played in many major venues all over the globe. Anoushka Shakar's work is not only limited to music. In 2002, she released an autobiography titled Bapi The of My Life. of My Live this is an illustrated biography that is a respect to her dad Ravi Shankar. In 2003, she was the role of a Bharat Natyam dancer in Dance Like a Man. Her career continues to grow and she is expected to accomplish many amazing things in the coming years. Anoushka Shankar was born and raised in England and spent much of her early years in London and Delhi after which she moved to California where she went to the high school. Anoushka Shankar began her musical studies when she was nine. Four years later she played her first music debut with the sitar Delhi during her father's 75th birthday celebration. Anoushka's father toured around the world with her and she gained many experience. While still in her teens, Anoushka performed at Carnegie Hall in Peter Gabriel's WOMAD music festival. She was the youngest woman to win the House of Commons Shield, given by the British Parliament to recognize her talent and musicianship within the Asian Arts.