Anoushka Shankar

Anoushka Shankar is a singular, genre-defying artist whose work spans classical, global, electronic, jazz, and neo-classical music. A masterful sitarist, prolific recording artist, and film composer, she has released 13 solo albums and earned 11 Grammy nominations—the first Indian woman to be nominated. She was also the first Indian musician to perform live and present at the Grammys. Anoushka’s accolades include an Ivor Novello nomination for A Suitable Boy, an Honorary Membership of the Royal Academy of Music, and, most recently, an Honorary Degree in Music from Oxford University (2024). In 2025, she celebrates 30 years of stage performance with the release of the final chapter in her mini-album trilogy and as Creative Director of Brighton Festival. Born into a musical legacy, she trained under her father, the legendary Pandit Ravi Shankar, and made her professional debut at 13, touring globally before launching her solo career. Her evocative playing, innovative collaborations, and fearless experimentation continue to break new ground, shaping a deeply personal, multicultural artistic voice.