Anoushka Shankar
Anoushka Shankar, world renowned sitar player and composer, daughter of the famous sitar guru Ravi Shankar, and half sister to musical artist Norah Jones, brings her international collection of players to Longwood Gardens. The blend of flamenco guitar, sitar and a varied selection of unique instrumentation make this performance culturally enhancing and a delight.
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