L. Shankar
Indian violinist, singer and composer (born 1950)
Lakshminarayana Shankar, is an Indian violinist, singer and composer who goes by the stage name Shenkar. Known as a world music icon for his significant contributions to world music, he is often regarded as one of the pioneers of East-West fusion, blending the traditions of Indian classical with Western genres such as rock, pop, jazz, and electronic music. His extensive body of work spans a wide spectrum of genres, encompassing vocal and instrumental compositions. He has released 28 solo albums, the two latest being Full Moon and Over the Stars, which were released in September and August 2024, respectively.
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