Ravi Shankar, "Godfather Of World Music," Has Died At 92

Ravi Shankar, "Godfather Of World Music," Has Died At 92


Ravi Shankar, the sitar master who was dubbed the “godfather of world music” by late Beatle George Harrison, died near his home in San Diego yesterday at the age of 92. Shankar suffered from upper respiratory and heart problems and had just undergone heart-valve replacement surgery. A statement from his wife and daughter was posted on his website read:

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