Ravi Shankar

Women practice yoga in front of Beatles-themed displays at the ashram of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi in Rishikesh

50 years on, India is celebrating the Beatles’ infamous trip to the country

March 2, 2018Culture

When the Beatles embarked on their famous discovery of India to study transcendental meditation, the Indian government was far more wary.

Music heard on air: November 22, 2013

November 22, 2013Music Heard on Air

Famed composer Philip Glass discusses new projects, career development

August 15, 2013Arts, Culture & Media

India struggling with role of the guru in changing society

August 15, 2013

Remembering Ravi Shankar, the ‘Godfather of World Music’

August 14, 2013Arts, Culture & Media

Cornershop’s Anthony Saffery Talks About the Influence of Ravi Shankar

August 14, 2013Arts, Culture & Media

Ravi Shankar single-handedly brought the sounds of the sitar to people outside India and had an impact on many musicians.

Global Hit – U. Shrinivas

August 14, 2013Arts, Culture & Media

Indian musician U. Shrinivas has given a new life to the mandolin. For decades the instrument was shunned in India, restricted to popular music like Bollywood movie soundtracks.

Geo answer – Global Hit

August 14, 2013Arts, Culture & Media

The answer to today’s Geo Quiz is the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sarajevo. It’s the hometown of Bosnian musician Damir Imamovic who is trying to revive the traditional folk music known as sevdah.