OBITUARY

Legendary Indian sitarist, composer Ravi Shankar dead at 92

Entertainment Dec. 13, 2012 - 02:36AM JST ( 7 )

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shinhiyataDec. 13, 2012 - 09:22AM JST

Truly one of the most amazing instrumentalists of all time. I remember seeing him on the Dick Cavett show when I was a little boy and he just blew my mind. I played my cassette tape of the Gandhi soundtrack until it fell apart. His ability to imbue a traditional native music with universal spirituality was unparalleled.
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zichiDec. 13, 2012 - 10:59AM JST

I first started listening to his music in the early 1970's which always made my mind very peaceful. He brought world attention to the sitar and Indian music in general. He was also a nice guy who I met several times. Recently I listen to my first concert by his daughter Norah Jones, she's good too.
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smithinjapanDec. 13, 2012 - 12:27PM JST

I don't have any music of Shankar's, but I did like it when I heard it, and have nothing but respect for the man. It sounds like he had a pretty decent life. RIP, and thanks.
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gyromanDec. 13, 2012 - 04:32PM JST

Sounds like a life well lived. RIP
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Herve Nmn L'EisaDec. 14, 2012 - 09:23AM JST

Very great and musically influential legend. The world is richer from having had him. RIP.
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ebisenDec. 14, 2012 - 03:03PM JST

He was truly one of the greatest. Everybody (including Hendrix, the Beatles, Rolling Stones, The Doors, Led Zeppelin) were influenced by his music. His daughter, Norah Jones is also a very accomplished musician.