Sydney Sold Out, Limited Profile View Seats Available
Anoushka Shankar sells out Sydney Opera Concert Hall even before she arrives there on her maiden visit. Due to phenomenal demand Sydney Opera House has released 2 rows of extra tickets right next to the stage, which have a profile view of Ms. Shankar. Get your tickets now!
Ravi Shankar tour date Cancellations
With great regret Ravi Shankar has had to cancel the majority of his 'Farewell to Europe' tour next month for health reasons. This means that his performances and masterclasses in May in Paris, Barcelona (1 June) and London will no longer be going ahead.
Raviji's doctors advise that he may be well enough to travel by the beginning of June. It is therefore his intention to still come to London for the performance at the Barbican on 4 June.
We are hoping to reschedule Ravi Shankar's performance at the Salle Pleyel in Paris later this year, and details of this will be announced shortly.
NEW DATE ADDED TO LA SHOW
The Los Angeles County Museum of Art show on April 7th has been sold out for 2 months now, but due to popular demand a 2nd show on Arpil 8th has just been announced! To buy tickets call: 323-857-6010. See more tour dates here.
March, 2008Rolling Stone India
Anoushka is on the very first cover of the Indian edition of Rolling Stone magazine. To launch the magazine they have done five special edition covers, and Anoushka is cover #1 of 5, and the only Indian on a cover.
World Economic Forum
Anoushka Shankar is on the list of Young Global Leaders for 2008 announced by the World Economic Forum. WEF said in a statement that the honour is bestowed each year to recognise the top 200-300 young leaders from around the world for their professional accomplishments, commitment to society and potential to contribute to shaping the future of the world.
Lincoln Center
Anoushka, along with her father, Ravi Shankar and composer Philip Glass were honored by the Asian Cultural Council at the Lincoln Center in New York City on November 13, 2007. At the occasion, Anoushka had the honour of performing a duet with Philip Glass, comprising of short pieces composed by Glass, Mr Shankar, and herself.
On Tour
Ravi Shankar on tour! Check dates here.
August 28, 2007NEW CD: Breathing Under Water
Anoushka Shankar and Karsh Kale have released their collaborative record, "Breathing Under Water," on Manhattan Records. The album, co-produced by them and Gaurav Raina, features special guests Ravi Shankar, Sting, Norah Jones, Shankar Mahadevan, Sunidhi Chauhan, Vishwa Mohan Bhatt, the Midival Punditz and many more...
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Live Webcast Tonight
Anoushka Shankar will have a live webcast performance with Joshua Bell at the Verbier Festival in Switzerland. Listen Now: medici-arts.tv 8PM Swiss Time, 2PM EST
July 22, 2007Landmark Concert at Stern Grove
Anoushka Shankar and Karsh Kale have just performed a historic concert at Stern Grove, San Francisco in support of their upcoming joint release, "Breathing Under Water." The full-capacity crowd of 14,000 heard the world premier of songs from the new record, plus some of their past hits. Anoushka and Karsh were joined onstage by Gaurav Raina of the MIDIval Punditz, Bollywood composer Salim Merchant, and other special guests.
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Anoushka on BBC Proms
Anoushka Shankar returns to London in August to take part in the BBC Proms at the Royal Albert Hall. This eagerly awaited return to the Proms follows the huge success of her performance there two years ago, and features her as a special guest artist appearing with Nitin Sawhney.
An Evening of Ragas
Anoushka Shankar collaborates with one of the world's leading violinists, Joshua Bell at this year's Verbier Festival in the heart of the Swiss Alps. In a tribute to her father, the great Ravi Shankar, they will perform compositions by him including the world premiere of a work he has written specifically for them. The Verbier Festival, founded in 1994, attracts international soloists of the highest level, this year hosting concerts by artists such as Martha Argerich, Evgeny Kissin, Anne-Sophie Mutter, Lang Lang and Sir Andrew Davis.
Anoushka performs with an ensemble of virtuoso Eastern and Western musicians. click to find out more...
February 18, 2007Anoushka Takes a Stand for PETA
Anoushka Shankar, once again joins the campaign against cruelty to animals. She is demanding better care and treatment for thousands of animals who lead miserable lives in zoos all across India and other parts of the world.
January 17, 2006In Concert to Raise Aids Awareness
Anoushka performed in a benefit jazz concert in Delhi at the invitation of Herbie Hancock. The concert, which took place at the Siri Fort Auditorium, was held to raise awareness of HIV and AIDS and was dedicated to the memory of Martin Luther King and Mahatma Gandhi. Anoushka was joined on stage by Herbie Hancock and the saxophonist, Wayne Shorter.
Named An Atalanta to Watch
Anoushka Shankar was named an Atalanta to watch, by JWT, the largest advertising agency in the U.S. and the fourth largest in the world. Atalantas, a consumer group newly identified by JWT, are young women who embrace their independence: They are confident, passionate, adventuresome and unwilling to settle for anything less than the best. Upon being named Anoushka said, "Traits that define an Atalanta Woman -- such as an assertiveness of individuality, commitment to causes, a strong drive and belief in oneself and the inspiration to push one's career and personal life forward with passion and verve -- are characteristics I've always admired and strived towards; therefore, I am honored to be included in this esteemed group of women." ...read more
Nomination for BBC Award
Anoushka has been nominated for the BBC Radio 3 Award in the World Music, Asia Pacific category. The winners will be announced on 31st March 2007 on BBC Radio 3's World Routes programme and the Winners' Concert will be held on Sunday 27th May 2007 at the Barbican in London, when the winner of the Audience Award will be announced.
February 18, 2006Gr8! Award for Music
Anoushka Shankar was honoured in India with the Gr8! award for achievement in music. The glossy, Gr8! television award show recognized women achievers from all walks of life at a glittering function held at the ITC Grand Maratha Lawns in Mumbai.