Jimi Hendrix

Jamming with Jimi Hendrix and influencing the world music with his sitar, Ananda Shankar left behind a legacy that continues to resonate today.

Jamming with the legendary Jimi Hendrix and influencing the world music with his sitar, Pandit Ravi Shankar’s nephew, Ananda Shankar left behind a legacy that continues to resonate in music even today.

That Pandit Ravi Shankar left an indelible mark on both Indian and Western music is no secret. We recall how the Monterey Pop Festival cemented his talent and legacy in the West, and would eventually lead to his title ‘Godfather of World Music’.