Ravi Shankar wasn't just a sitar player, he was a game-changer. Born in 1920, he took Indian classical music and made it famous all over the world. While others saw the sitar as traditional, Ravi made it cool.
He worked with big names like George Harrison from The Beatles, who called him his "music guru." They brought Indian vibes into Western pop, and suddenly, the world was listening to ragas. Ravi even played at Woodstock in 1969, yes, THAT legendary festival.
He didn’t stop there. Ravi composed music for films like Gandhi, won three Grammy Awards, and inspired generations of musicians- East and West. His music was full of soul, emotion, and meaning.
For Gen Z, Ravi Shankar is proof that your culture is your superpower. He stayed true to his roots, mixed it with creativity, and made history.
Whether you vibe with lo-fi, hip hop, or indie- remember, Ravi did fusion before it was a trend.
