Anoushka Shankar

Love Letters from London

Anoushka Shankar talks about her »Reflektor« weekend, the London scene and Ravi Shankar's legacy.

Anoushka Shankar is one of the most exciting stars of today's global music scene: as a sitar virtuoso she plays Indian classical music for millions, she fills the London clubs as a songwriter, and seeks exchange with artists from other cultures, from the worlds of pop, electro and jazz. Ms Shankar, who has received six Grammy nominations, curates her own »Reflektor« festival from 4 to 7 November 2021. We visited Anoushka Shankar in London in the run-up to the event.

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    The video was shot in advance of the »Reflektor Anoushka Shankar« festival scheduled for November 2020. It has been rescheduled for the season 2021/22 and takes place from 4–7 November 2021.

Reflektor Anoushka Shankar

takes place from 4–7 November 2021 at the Elbphilharmonie.

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Portrait : A Citizen of the World with Roots

How the sitar player found her way between India and the pulsating cities of Europe.

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