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| birth_name = Lakshmi Sastri | | birth_name = Lakshmi Sastri | ||
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| birth_date = {{birth date|1926|06|16|df=y}} | | birth_date = {{birth date|1926|06|16|df=y}} | ||
| birth_place = [[Jamshedpur]], [[British India]] | | birth_place = [[Jamshedpur]], [[Bihar]], (now in [[Jharkhand]]) [[British India]] | ||
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==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
Born in 1921, Shankar started her career in dancing. Her father Bhimrao Shastri was a noted Sanskritist who took active participation in India's struggle for freedom and was a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi. She was the co-editor of 'Harijan'. In 1939, when [[Uday Shankar]] brought his dance troupe to [[Madras]] (recently renamed [[Chennai]]), she joined the [[Almora]] Centre to learn Shankar's dance style based on the Indian classics, and became a part of the troupe. In 1941, she married Uday Shankar's younger brother, Rajendra (nicknamed Raju). Her sister Kamala was also a dancer at Uday Shankar's ballet troupe. | Born in 1921, Shankar started her career in dancing. Her father Bhimrao Shastri was a noted Sanskritist who took active participation in India's struggle for freedom and was a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi. She was the co-editor of 'Harijan'. In 1939, when [[Uday Shankar]] brought his dance troupe to [[Madras]] (recently renamed [[Chennai]]), she joined the [[Almora]] Centre to learn Shankar's dance style based on the Indian classics, and became a part of the troupe. In 1941, she married Uday Shankar's younger brother, Rajendra (nicknamed Raju). Her sister Kamala was also a dancer at Uday Shankar's ballet troupe. | ||
During a period of illness, Shankar had to give up dancing, and already having had a background of [[Carnatic music]], she undertook learning [[Hindustani classical music]] for many years under Ustad [[Abdul Rehman Khan]]. Later, she also trained with [[Ravi Shankar]], the [[sitar]] maestro and youngest brother of Rajendra and Uday. | During a period of illness, Shankar had to give up dancing, and already having had a background of [[Carnatic music]], she undertook learning [[Hindustani classical music]] for many years under Ustad [[Abdul Rehman Khan]]. Later, she also trained with [[Ravi Shankar]], the [[sitar]] maestro and youngest brother of Rajendra and Uday. | ||
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* Shringar: Thumris – Music Today, India | * Shringar: Thumris – Music Today, India | ||
* Ecstasy – Audiorec, 1991 | * Ecstasy – Audiorec, 1991 | ||
* Amrut Ras, Lakshmi Shankar sings songs from the devotional tradition – Audiorec Classics UK (Cat No 766032 | * Amrut Ras, Lakshmi Shankar sings songs from the devotional tradition – Audiorec Classics UK (Cat No 766032 1055–2), 2003 | ||
* Divine Love – Navras UK, 2005, 2006 | * Divine Love – Navras UK, 2005, 2006 | ||
* A life of dedication – Navras UK, 2006, 2006 | * A life of dedication – Navras UK, 2006, 2006 | ||
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[[Category:Patiala gharana]] | [[Category:Patiala gharana]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 23:05, 9 December 2022
Lakshmi Shankar (née Sastri, 16 June 1926 – 30 December 2013) was an Indian singer and a noted Hindustani classical vocalist of the Patiala Gharana. She was known for her performances of khyal, thumri, and bhajan.[1][2][3] She was the sister-in-law of sitar player Ravi Shankar and the mother-in-law of violinist L. Subramaniam (her daughter Viji (Vijayashree Shankar) Subramaniam being his first wife).
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Lakshmi Sastri |
| Born | 16 June 1926 Jamshedpur, Bihar, (now in Jharkhand) British India |
| Died | 30 December 2013 (aged 87) Simi Valley, California, United States |
| Genres | Hindustani classical |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, dancer |
| Associated acts | Ravi Shankar, Alla Rakha, Zakir Hussain, Viji Subramaniam, Nirmala Devi, L. Subramaniam, Sultan Khan, Ramesh Mishra, Viji Prakash |
BiographyEdit
Born in 1921, Shankar started her career in dancing. Her father Bhimrao Shastri was a noted Sanskritist who took active participation in India's struggle for freedom and was a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi. She was the co-editor of 'Harijan'. In 1939, when Uday Shankar brought his dance troupe to Madras (recently renamed Chennai), she joined the Almora Centre to learn Shankar's dance style based on the Indian classics, and became a part of the troupe. In 1941, she married Uday Shankar's younger brother, Rajendra (nicknamed Raju). Her sister Kamala was also a dancer at Uday Shankar's ballet troupe.
During a period of illness, Shankar had to give up dancing, and already having had a background of Carnatic music, she undertook learning Hindustani classical music for many years under Ustad Abdul Rehman Khan. Later, she also trained with Ravi Shankar, the sitar maestro and youngest brother of Rajendra and Uday.
In 1974, Shankar performed in Europe as part of Ravi Shankar's Music Festival from India. Late that same year, she toured North America with Shankar and George Harrison, who produced the Shankar Family & Friends album (1974), including the pop single "I Am Missing You" with vocals by Shankar. Following Ravi Shankar's heart attack during the tour, she conducted his ensemble of musicians.[4]
Shankar has shown her versatility and adaptability by composing music for Bharatanatyam for the leading dance company Shakti School of Bharatanatyam, located in Los Angeles.
Shankar died on 30 December 2013 in California.[5]
DiscographyEdit
LP records
- The Voice of Lakshmi Shankar – World Pacific, US, 1969
- Le chant indien, classique et dévotionnel – Stil discothèque, France, 1976
- Les Heures et les Saisons – Ocora, France, studio 107 de Radio France 1983, 1987
CDs
- Les Heures et les Saisons – Ocora, France, studio 107 de Radio France 1983, 1989
- Chants de dévotion / Songs of Devotion – Auvidis (Ethnic), France, 1990
- Live Concert from Los Angeles – Ravi Shankar Music Circle, US
- Jai Uttal Footprints, featuring Lakshmi Shankar and Don Cherry – Triloka, Los Angeles, California, US, 1990
- Live in London – Navras, UK
- Bhakti Ras (Live in London, Vol. 2, September 1992) – Navras, UK, 1995
- Shringar: Thumris – Music Today, India
- Ecstasy – Audiorec, 1991
- Amrut Ras, Lakshmi Shankar sings songs from the devotional tradition – Audiorec Classics UK (Cat No 766032 1055–2), 2003
- Divine Love – Navras UK, 2005, 2006
- A life of dedication – Navras UK, 2006, 2006
- Dancing in the Light – World Village, recorded live, 9 April 2005 at On the Path Studio, Santa Monica, California, US, 2008
Cassettes
- Live in London – Navras, UK
- Bhakti Ras – Navras, UK
- Songs of the Seasons – Music Today, India
- Shringar: Thumris – Music Today, India
- Thumris – HMV – India
- Lakshmi Shankar Vocal with Zakir Hussain and L. Subramaniam – HMV, India
ReferencesEdit
- ↑ "Making music, with love". The Hindu. 1 January 2001. Archived from the original on 5 November 2013. Retrieved 21 March 2013.
- ↑ "Ageless artiste, timeless charm..." The Hindu. 24 March 2006. Archived from the original on 5 November 2013. Retrieved 21 March 2013.
- ↑ "Pop And Jazz Guide: Lakshmi Shankar, Shweta Jhaveri, Anuradha Pal". New York Times. 2 April 2004. p. 4. Retrieved 21 March 2013.
Lakshmi Shankar's clear, supple voice has made her one of India's most acclaimed classical singers.
- ↑ Lavezzoli, Peter (2006). The Dawn of Indian Music in the West. Continuum International Publishing Group. p. 196. ISBN 0-8264-1815-5.
- ↑ "Classical Vocalist Lakshmi Shankar Passes Away". Indiawest.com. 16 June 1926. Archived from the original on 3 January 2014. Retrieved 5 January 2014.
External linksEdit
- Interview with Lakshmi Shankar
- Lakshmi Shankar at AllMusic
- Lakshmi Shankar on IMDb
- Lakshmi Shankar at Last.fm