Anoushka Shankar

Anoushka Shakar, one of the American and British sitar artist. She was the youngest and first woman to receive the British House of Commons Award. Anoushka is the new star on the rise in Indian sitar. She is both the daughter and pupil of Ravi Shankar. Born in London She spent her early years of her life traveling between London and New Delhi. She gave her debut performance in New Delhi at the tender age of 13. When she moved to Encinitas CA in 1999 she received a high-school degree. Anouskha is an aspiring young lady, nevertheless, she has an amazing career in singing and recording. Her father has been with her on numerous occasions for several years. The first album she released as a solo artist, Anourag, was released in 1998. She released the album Live At Carnegie Hall, a Grammy-nominated album a year later. The stage work she has done is vast as she has performed in most of the world's major venues. Anoushka Shakar's career isn't only limited to music. Bapi: The love of My Live is her 2002 memoir, that was a tribute Ravi Shankar. She also acted on the film "Dance Like a Man" in 2003. She played as a Bharat natyam dancer in Dance Like a Man. Anoushka Shankar's professional career is continuing to unfold and we are likely to see many things from her in the coming years. be. Anoushka Shakar, born in England was a major part of her life between London Delhi. After moving to California she graduated from her high school. She began learning music at the age nine and played the sitar to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the birth of her father in Delhi four years later. Anoushka's father toured around the globe with her, and she gained many opportunities. When she was still at her teens, Anoushka performed at Carnegie Hall in Peter Gabriel's WOMAD Music Festival. It is the House of Commons Shield was given in her honor by the British Parliament in recognition of being the top Asian Arts musician. She is the sole female and the youngest winner of this award.