Anoushka Shankar

Anoushka is a British-American sitarist and musician. She is also the youngest and first woman to be awarded a British House of Commons Award. Anoushka Sitar Shankar is an Indian young sitar star. She is a student and daughter to Ravi Shankar. Born in London, she spent the beginning of her career moving between London as well as New Delhi. As a teenager the first time she performed in New Delhi took place. In Encinitas CA in 1999 she received an honorary high school certificate. Anouskha is an aspiring young lady, but she has a very amazing career in singing and recording. She frequently joins her father on stage, which she has been doing for quite a few years. The singer has released Anourag her first album solo in 1998. Her Grammy-nominated Live At Carnegie Hall album was released in 2002. Her career on stage is vast as she has appeared in all of the major stages in the world. The career of Anoushka goes far beyond the realm of music. Bapi The love of My Live is her 2002 memoir, that was a tribute to Ravi Shankar. She's also acted. In 2003's film Dance Like a Man, where she portrayed the role of a Bharat dancer in the form of a young girl. Anoushka Shakar's career as a professional is only going to continue to expand and grow. It is possible to look forward to seeing many new things from her. Anoushka Shankar is an English native who lived her early days between London, Delhi and California. Anoushka started her music studies when she was nine. After four years she performed her sitar debut in Delhi during her father's 75th birthday celebration. Anoushka had the opportunity to acquire numerous valuable experience by accompanying her dad on his world tour. The tour included appearances at Carnegie Hall and at Peter Gabriel's WOMAD festival and recording together with George Harrison. It is the House of Commons Shield was given to her by the British Parliament for being the top Asian Arts musician. She is the sole female and youngest recipient of this distinction.