Lakshminarayanan Shankar, known as L. Shankar or Shenkar, is a versatile musician celebrated for his mastery of the violin, vocals, and composition. Born on April 26, 1950, in Madras, Tamil Nadu, he was immersed in music from a young age, thanks to his family’s rich musical background. His father, V. Lakshminarayan, was a respected violinist, and Shankar’s upbringing in Jaffna, Ceylon, exposed him to various musical styles, including Carnatic music.
At just two years old, Shankar began singing, and by five, he was playing the violin. His talent was evident early on, and by seven, he was performing publicly, showcasing his skills at the Nallur Kandaswamy temple. Shankar’s musical journey flourished, and he became known as an accomplished accompanist to renowned Carnatic musicians.
Following the ethnic unrest in Sri Lanka in the 1950s, Shankar’s family relocated to India. He pursued higher education, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Physics before moving to the United States in 1969. There, he obtained a doctorate in ethnomusicology from Wesleyan University, where he crossed paths with jazz legends like Ornette Coleman and John McLaughlin.
In 1975, Shankar co-founded Shakti with McLaughlin, blending Eastern and Western musical traditions in a groundbreaking fusion. Throughout the 1980s, he continued to push musical boundaries, releasing albums that combined jazz, classical Indian music, and innovative instrumentation.
Shankar’s pioneering spirit led him to invent the ten-string, stereophonic double violin, showcased in his 1980 album “Who’s to Know.” He collaborated with icons like Frank Zappa and contributed to film scores, earning a Grammy for his work on Peter Gabriel’s “Passion: Music for The Last Temptation of Christ.”
In recent years, Shankar has toured globally with his niece Gingger as Shankar & Gingger, captivating audiences with their performances. He has collaborated with diverse artists and lent his talents to various projects, including composing music for television series like “Heroes.”
Shankar’s ability to blend Eastern and Western influences has earned him widespread acclaim, cementing his legacy as a musical trailblazer. As he continues to innovate and inspire, his mission remains clear: to unite diverse musical traditions and create harmony between East and West.
Shankar Ringtone Download MP3
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Chup Chup Ke Ringtone Download | Sonu Nigam, Mahalakshmi Iyer | Chup Chup Ke | 07:15 |
Hadh Kardi Aapne Ringtone Download | Udit Narayan, Kavita Krishnamurthy | Hadh Kar Di Aapne | 05:21 |
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Achchi Lagti Ho Ringtone Download | Kavita Krishnamurthy, Udit Narayan | Kuch Naa Kaho | 06:18 |
Oye Raju Ringtone Download | Anand Raj Anand | Hadh Kar Di Aapne | 05:55 |
Kudi Kanwari Ringtone Download | Jaspinder Narula | Hadh Kar Di Aapne | 03:58 |
Endrendrum Punnagai Ringtone Download | Srinivas, Clinton Cerejo, Prativa, Shankar | Alaipayuthey T | 04:01 |
Kajra Re Ringtone Download | Shankar Mahadevan, Javed Ali, Alisha Chinai | Bunty Aur Babli | 08:02 |
Tumhe Aaj Maine Jo Dekha Ringtone Download | Shankar Mahadevan, Sujata Bhattacharya | Kuch Naa Kaho | 04:52 |
Beqarar Main Beqarar Ringtone Download | Sonu Nigam | Hadh Kar Di Aapne | 04:49 |
Mitwaa Ringtone Download | Shankar Mahadevan, Janhavi Prabhu Arora | Mitwaa | 04:38 |
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Hadh Kardi Aapne [instrumental] Ringtone Download | Instrumental | Hadh Kar Di Aapne | 04:16 |
Gunna Gunna Mamidi Ringtone Download | Shankar, Anasuya | New Year DJ 2017 | 07:06 |
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Baat Meri Suniye To Zara Ringtone Download | Mahalakshmi Iyer, Shankar Mahadevan | Kuch Naa Kaho | 05:43 |
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Theme Song Ringtone Download | Anand Raj Anand | Hadh Kar Di Aapne | 01:45 |
Sapnon Se Bhare Naina – Remix Ringtone Download | Shankar Mahadevan | Everybody On Dance Floor Vol-10 | 04:24 |
B n B Ringtone Download | Shankar Mahadevan, Loy Mendonsa, Blaaze | Bunty Aur Babli | 03:38 |
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