Biography
Sitar virtuoso, bringing Indian classical music to the West
Influence
Influenced George Harrison, John Coltrane, and countless Western musicians
Historical context
Sitar virtuoso, bringing Indian classical music to the West Influenced George Harrison, John Coltrane, and countless Western musicians Taught George Harrison to play sitar, leading to the Beatles' 'Norwegian Wood'
Associated instruments
- Sitar
- Tabla
- Tanpura
Specimen note
Taught George Harrison to play sitar, leading to the Beatles' 'Norwegian Wood'