Anoushka Shankar

Anoushka shankar is an British and American sitarist. She also sings. She is also the first and youngest woman to receive the British House of Commons Award. Anoushka Shankar is among India's most promising stars on the sitar. She's a daughter of Ravi Shankar and a former student. Her birthplace was in London in 1982 and began her life by hopping between London and New Delhi. At the age of 13 the first time she performed was in New Delhi took place. Then the same year, in Encinitas CA she attended high school, graduating with distinction in 1999. While she's still young, Anouskha is a star in her performing and recording career. Her father has accompanied her on numerous occasions for many years. In 1998, she debuted her debut self-titled album Anourag. She released the album Live At Carnegie Hall, a Grammy-nominated album two years following. Stage performances are a important aspect of her life. She's performed at many major venues all over the globe. Anoushka isn't just a performer. Bapi The Love of My Life is an illustrated biography she wrote in 2002. The book pays tribute to her father who died in the year 2000. Ravi Shankar. In 2003, she was an Bharat natyam young dancer in Dance Like a Man. Anoushka Shankar is an emerging star and her career will continue to grow. Anoushka Shakar, who was born in England was a major part of her life between London Delhi. Following her move to California she finished her high school. In Delhi at his 75thbirthday celebration she made her debut playing the sitar in front of the audience four years following her nine-year-old father. Anoushka was able to gain a great deal of experience touring around the globe together with her dad. She performed at Carnegie Hall in her teenage time, and also recorded at George Harrison's WOMAD Festival. It is the House of Commons Shield was given an award from the British Parliament in recognition of being the pre-eminent Asian Arts musician. She is the sole female and the youngest winner of the prize.