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Ratings: ★★★★★ (4.9/5)
Genre: #Autobiography #IndianClassicalMusic #Biography #WorldMusic

Book Review:
This is the autobiography of Ravi Shankar, the world-famous sitar maestro, whom George Harrison called ''the Godfather of World Music.'' Born in Varanasi, India in 1920, Shankar spent his childhood as a member of his brother Uday's touring dance troupe in Europe before dedicating himself to studying sitar under the legendary Ustad Allauddin Khan. He became a pioneer in popularizing Indian classical music worldwide. His association with George Harrison of The Beatles in the 1960s brought him international fame. The autobiography covers his childhood, his rigorous musical training, his international tours, his relationships with The Beatles, his historic performances at the Monterey Pop Festival and Woodstock, and his personal life. George Harrison, who was deeply influenced by Shankar, provides an introduction. This is an intimate and inspiring account of a musical giant's life and work.