Anoushka Shankar
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Anoushka Shankar was born on June 9, 1981, in London[1][2] and holds citizenship in both the United Kingdom and the United States. She is the daughter of sitar virtuoso Ravi Shankar[2].
She works as a composer, songwriter, actor, writer, sitarist, and singer, and her music spans the genres of blues and Indian classical music. Shankar completed her education at San Dieguito High School Academy.
Anoushka Shankar
Summary
Anoushka Shankar is a human[1]. She was born in London[2]. She was born on June 9, 1981[3]. She worked as a composer[4], songwriter[5], actor[6], writer[7], and sitarist[8]. She ranks in the top 0.53% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,626 views/month, #5,281 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Anoushka Shankar's place of birth was London[2].
- Anoushka Shankar was born on June 9, 1981[3].
- Anoushka Shankar's father was Ravi Shankar[10].
- Anoushka Shankar held citizenship in United Kingdom[11].
- Anoushka Shankar held citizenship in United States[12].
- English was Anoushka Shankar's native language[13].
- Anoushka Shankar's professions included composer[4].
- Anoushka Shankar's professions included songwriter[5].
- Anoushka Shankar worked as an actor[6].
- Anoushka Shankar worked as a writer[7].
- Anoushka Shankar worked as a sitarist[8].
- Anoushka Shankar's professions included singer[14].
- Anoushka Shankar was educated at San Dieguito High School Academy[15].
- Anoushka Shankar is recorded as female[16].
- Anoushka Shankar's instance of is recorded as human[17].
- Anoushka Shankar's genre is blues[18].
- Anoushka Shankar's genre is Indian classical music[19].
- Anoushka Shankar's record label is recorded as Angel[20].
- Anoushka Shankar's record label is recorded as Deutsche Grammophon[21].
- Anoushka Shankar's discography is recorded as Anoushka Shankar discography[22].
- Anoushka Shankar's Commons category is recorded as Anoushka Shankar[23].
- Anoushka Shankar's family name is recorded as Shankar[24].
- Anoushka Shankar's given name is recorded as Anoushka[25].
- Anoushka Shankar's official website is recorded as http://www.anoushkashankar.com/[26].
- Anoushka Shankar's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Anoushka Shankar[27].
Product Details
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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: GB[29]
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Began / founded: 1981-06-09[30]
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Genre(s): indian classical[31]
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Community tags: indian classical[32]
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MusicBrainz ID: 40ee8fa3-c6d7-4556-b4e2-9f4114565043[33]
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Origins and Family
Born in London[2], Anoushka Shankar… she was born on June 9, 1981[3]. Her father was Ravi Shankar[10]. English was her native language[13].
Education
Anoushka Shankar's education included a stint at San Dieguito High School Academy[15].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include composer[4], songwriter[5], actor[6], writer[7], sitarist[8], and singer[14].
Why It Matters
Anoushka Shankar ranks in the top 0.53% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,626 views/month, #5,281 of 1,000,298).[9] She has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] She is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
FAQs
Where was Anoushka Shankar born?
Anoushka Shankar was born in London[2].
Who were Anoushka Shankar's parents?
Anoushka Shankar's father was Ravi Shankar[10].
What did Anoushka Shankar do for work?
Anoushka Shankar worked as composer[4], songwriter[5], actor[6], writer[7], and sitarist[8].
Where did Anoushka Shankar go to school?
Anoushka Shankar was educated at San Dieguito High School Academy[15].