| 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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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 contributions to world music, he is often regarded as one of the pioneers of East-West fusion, blending the traditions of Indian classical with Western genres such as rock, pop, jazz, and electronic music. His extensive body of work spans a wide spectrum of genres, encompassing vocal and instrumental compositions. He has released 28 solo albums, the two latest being Full Moon and Over the Stars, which were released in September and August 2024, respectively.
