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Shankar

Shankar Lakshminarayana (born 26 April 1950), better known as L. Shankar, is an Indian violinist, singer and composer who also goes by the stage name Shenkar. Known for his innovative contributions to world music, he is often regarded as one of the pioneers of East- West fusion, blending the rich traditions of Indian classical with Western genres such as jazz, rock, and electronic music. His world…

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Artist details

Type
Person
Area
India
Born
April 26th, 1950
Labels
Warner Bros. Records
Cleopatra Records
ECM Records
Zappa Records
Moment! Records
Last updated: December 23rd, 2023