Lakshmi Aunty's music was so unique... She endeared herself to people all around the world with her beautiful renditions. Anoushka Shankar Dancer, playback singer, film actor, Hindustani classical singer Lakshmi Shankar was all this and more. Starting out in Uday Shankar s breakthrough troupe, she ventured into playback singing after a tragic illness cut short her dance career, going on to be the voice behind films such as Richard Attenborough s critically acclaimed Gandhi. But her true artistry lay in Hindustani classical music. Apart from a distinguished solo career, she also sang for her renowned brother-in-law Ravi Shankar s visionary music projects, including the song I am Missing You , produced by George Harrison of The Beatles. Unfortunately, despite these accomplishments, Lakshmi remains largely uncelebrated. In this book, Kavita Das traces Lakshmi Shankar s life, from her beginnings as a Bharatnatyam dancer to her evolution into a Hindustani classical singer, culminating in a Grammy nomination in 2009. She also explores Lakshmi s personal life her lifelong friendship and collaboration with Ravi Shankar, her marriage to Ravi s brother Rajendra and the devastating impact of the death of her beloved daughter Viji. Meticulously researched, with anecdotes narrated by Lakshmi herself, Poignant Song explores the journey of Indian music to the West through the remarkable life of one of its greatest artists.

Poignant Song The Life and Music of Lakshmi Shankar

Poignant Song The Life and Music of Lakshmi Shankar

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