First Name |
Lakshminarayana
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Last Name |
Shankar
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Alternative Name |
Shenkar
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Birthday |
26th April, 1950
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Birthplace |
Madras, India
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Zodiac Sign |
Taurus
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Nationality |
Indian
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Occupation Text |
Musician, composer, conductor, photographer, arranger, producer, engineer, pedagogue
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Occupation |
Musician
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Music Genre (Text) |
Carnatic, classical, electronica, progressive rock, soft rock, folk, fusion, jazz, occidental, pop, hard rock, rock, Indian classical, world music
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Music Genre |
Jazz
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Year(s) Active |
1972–present
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Music Style |
Pop/Rock, International, Post-Bop, Adult Alternative Pop/ Rock, Alternative/ Indie Rock, World Fusion, Contemporary Pop/Rock, Indian Subcontinent Traditions, Hard Rock, Raga, Indian Classical, New Age, Ethnic Fusion, Worldbeat, AM Pop, Adult Contemporary, Fusion
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Music Mood |
Theatrical, Amiable/Good-Natured, Stylish, Happy, Sweet, Playful, Sparkling, Intimate, Exuberant, Laid-Back/Mellow, Rollicking, Romantic, Fun, Bright, Lively, Reflective, Dramatic
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Instrument |
Violin, Indian Violin
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Instrument (text) |
Vocals, double violin, viola, electric violin, kanjira, tablas, dholak, drums, percussion, sarod, tamboura, keyboard, Violin, keyboards
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Record Label |
Axiom/Island/PolyGram Records, ECM/Universal Records, Axiom/Island/PolyGram, ECM/Universal, Cleopatra Records, Purple Pyramid Records
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Associated Acts |
Shakti, Frank Zappa, Peter Gabriel
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Official Websites |
http://ishankar.com
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Lakshminarayana Shankar (born 26 April 1950), better known as L. Shankar, Shankar and Shenkar, is an Indian violinist, vocalist, composer and record producer.