L. Shankar

L. Shankar, a pioneer of East-West fusion, performs on his 10-string electric double violin as part of World Music Institute's Masters Series at Adler Hall, accompanied by Selvaganesh Vinayakram (kanjira, mridangam, konnakol) and Amit Kavthekar (tabla).

L. Shankar is an esteemed Indian violinist, singer, and composer, celebrated as one of the pioneers of East-West fusion and widely regarded as a living legend by his peers and fans alike. His versatility as a musician is reflected in his ventures into various musical genres; in addition to his classical albums, he has released globally acclaimed pop, rock, and EDM albums and has worked on soundtracks for award-winning films, including a collaboration with Peter Gabriel on the Grammy Award-winning soundtrack.