
Thu
19
MAR
Featuring
Ravi Shankar Ensemble
View ProfileLegendary Indian sitar virtuoso who brought Indian classical music to international prominence through collaborations with Western musicians. Known for his groundbreaking work bridging Eastern and Western musical traditions.
Ravi Shankar Ensemble
Curated by Sukanya and Anoushka Shankar, the Ravi Shankar Ensemble is a multi-generational collective of world-class musicians dedicated to the masterful compositions and enduring legacy of the uniquely legendary musician, Ravi Shankar. In its debut tour, the ensemble presents a special program featuring visual elements from the Ravi Shankar archives alongside a dynamic selection of Shankar’s soul-stirring music. Shankar was instrumental in introducing Western audiences to the classical tradition of Indian ragas. He popularized Indian classical music globally through his teaching, performances, and collaborations with Western musicians like Yehudi Menuhin, Philip Glass, and George Harrison. Co-presented in partnership with District Raga.
Show Time
Thu, Mar 19 · 8:00 PM
Doors
30 min before
Venue
The Music Center
5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda, MD
Thursday, March 19, 2026 · 8:00 PM