As a performer, composer and teacher, Shankar was an Indian classical artist of the highest rank, and he spearheaded the worldwide spread of Indian music and culture. Ravi Shankar’s knowledge of south Indian classical music came from spending hours in conversation and collaborating with legends in various styles of music. Shankar also composed for ballets and films in India, Canada, Europe and the United States. He also created music for the ‘Apu Trilogy’ by Satyajit Ray. Read more