Ravi Shankar Video Review
Ravi Shankar Video
Ravi Shankar is the great sitarist and composer who is known for his pioneering work in bringing Indian music to the West. Indian classical music is based more on rhythm and melody, not on the basics of Western classical music which include harmony, counterpoint, chords, and modulation. There are two video clips available on the Ravi Shankar site. One is highlights from Sangeet Ratna, the 30-minute look at the life and times of Ravi Shankar. Very cool collage of pictures. The second is Ravi talking about taking a guru, and the role of the guru in Indian classical music. He also talks about his daughter Anoushka. Very cool footage of Ravi coaching other musicians. Go here to see the Ravi Shankar videos.
