Anoushka Shankar
Born: 9th June 1980, London, England
Nationality: English, Indian
Artist's website: https://www.anoushkashankar.com/
Anoushka Shankar is a British-American sitar player and music artist. She was the youngest and first woman to receive a British House of Commons Shield; she has had 7 Grammy Awards nominations and was the first musician of Indian origin to perform live and to serve as presenter at the ceremony.
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Anoushka Shankar on tradition and innovation
19th Nov 2025
In the wake of winning the Ivor Novello Innovation Award last week, the sitar virtuoso and composer reflects on how she found a balance between honouring her father's legacy and forging her own artistic identity - with a little help from her friends...
