Ravi Shankar 1920-2012
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Wow. What a life. What an influence. I was supposed to see him a few years ago. http://www.thehindu.com/arts/music/sitar-maestro-ravi-shankar-passes-away/article4190878.ece
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From his Facebook page: "It is with great sadness the we mark the death of Pandit Ravi Shankar, Sitar virtuoso, cultural ambassador, teacher, friend and inspiration to all of us. But it is with great joy that we celebrate his life of 92 years and its uncompromising dedication to musical collaboration beyond national boundaries, virtuosity in every creative endeavor and a fundamental love of Gurukul teaching of Indian classical music forms."
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I just added his Facebook page last week. And I was thinking wow he is still touring in his 90's and he looks great especially with the beard.
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A sad day for the world of music.
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R.I.P. Ravi
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RAVI SHANKAR DIED AT AGE 92 SOURCE: BBC NEWS He was submitted to a hospital in San Diego complaining of breathing problems. His daughters were sitar player Anoushka Shankar and Grammy award winner Norah Jones ("Don't Know Why"). And his son, though not really, was George Harrison (Paul's baby brother). Harrison called Ravi the "godfather of world music." In 2002, Paul and Ravi performed at the CONCERT FOR GEORGE honoring Mr. Harrison.
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Pandit Ravi Shankar, sitar maestro, passes away in California Dec 12, 2012 http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Pandit-Ravi-Shankar-sitar-maestro-passes-away-in-California/articleshow/17581097.cms? NEW DELHI: Legendary musician Pandit Ravi Shankar passed away in San Diego, California in the United States on Tuesday evening. The sitar maestro had been admitted at the Scripps Memorial Hospital on December 6. He breathed his last at 4.30 p.m. The sitar maestro, aged 92, had been under treatment for last one week. He was hospitalised last Thursday after he complained of breathing difficulties. The Prime Minister's office confirmed his death and called him a "national treasure."
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Rest In Peace. Ravi came to my attention when he was given a headline spot at the Concert For Bangladesh. I'd known George had been interested in sitar music with the instrument appearing in several compositions but it wasn't until the Concert For Bangladesh that his mentor Ravi stepped into the limelight for me. Martin
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Dear Ravi, friend to all The Beatles, especially George, of course.
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martinput:
Rest In Peace. Ravi came to my attention when he was given a headline spot at the Concert For Bangladesh. I'd known George had been interested in sitar music with the instrument appearing in several compositions but it wasn't until the Concert For Bangladesh that his mentor Ravi stepped into the limelight for me. Martin
Moreover Ravi was the inspiration for Concert For Bangladesh: "My friend came to me, sadness in his eyes..."
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Very surprised to hear this, even if someone is 92 you still are surprised when they pass away. What a celebration his life was!! I was lucky enough to see Ravi and Anoushka perform at the Kimmel Center in Philly back in 2008 I am so glad I saw that show. I had never seen Ravi perform and even though he was at the Concert for George he did not play at all.
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I saw Ravi at George's concert here in Atlanta in 1974. I must admit though that I ran to the bathroom during his set.
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He's probably playing with George right now. RIP
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hes done so much in his long life may he now rest in peace
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RIP Ravi 
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I was privileged to see Ravi and Anoushka make their beautiful music at the Concert for George. You could hear the love he had for George. I'm sure Ravi and George are playing their sitars now. RIP Ravi.
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An amazing great man, he made the world a better place. Rest in Peace, Ravi Shankar.
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beatlesfanrandy:
An amazing great man, he made the world a better place. Rest in Peace, Ravi Shankar.
Well said Randy
he will be remembered and missed in many circles for a long long time. 92. Outstanding life. -
RIP to Ravi. Amazing talent and a great man.
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