Anoushka Shankar

Anoushka is an American-British sitarist and musician. She was the youngest and the first woman to be awarded the British House of Commons Shield she's had nine Grammy Awards nominations and was the first musician of Indian origin to perform live on stage and also be a presenter for the ceremony. Anoushka Sitar Shankar, one of the Indian young sitar star. She is the daughter of Ravi Shankar and a former student. She spent her childhood bouncing back and forth from London in the UK to New Delhi. At New Delhi, she made her first appearance at only 13 years of age. In Encinitas the state of California, in 1999 she earned a high-school diploma. Anouskha is still pursuing a successful music and acting career, despite being young. She regularly performs with her dad and has done so for quite a number of years. Her first solo album, Anourag, was released in 1998. The Grammy-nominated Live at Carnegie Hall album was released in 2002. Alongside performing at many of the biggest venues, she also is a stage performer for a lengthy time. Anoushka Shakar's work is not just limited to music. Bapi The Love of My Life is an illustrated biography that she composed in 2002. It is a tribute to her father, who passed away in 2002. Ravi Shankar. In 2003, she was a part as a character in Dance Like a Man as an actress and Bharat Natyam artist. Anoushka Shankar is an emerging star and her career will keep on growing. Anoushka Shakar, born in England lived the majority of her time between London Delhi. When she moved to California she completed her high school. When she was nine years old, she began studying music under her father making her performing debut on the sitar 4 years later during his 75th birthday celebration in Delhi. As a part of her dad's band as he toured the world Anoushka racked up a wealth of performances on stage at Carnegie Hall while still in her teens. She performed at Peter Gabriel's WOMAD festival, and also recording with George Harrison. In the end, The House of Commons Shield was awarded to her by the British Parliament for being the pre-eminent Asian Arts musician. She is the sole female and the youngest winner of the distinction.