#SHOWBIZ: Music legend to weave his magic in Istana Budaya
MAESTRO L. Shankar is widely considered a living legend, a pioneer and a musical genius by his peers who hold him in the highest esteem.
Legendary musician L. Shankar, a pioneer and musical genius, is set to perform at the Istana Budaya. Known for his 29 solo albums and collaborations with renowned musicians, Shankar's career has spanned decades. Born in Chennai, he was exposed to Carnatic music at a young age, starting vocal training at two, violin at five, and mridangam at seven. In 1958, he formed the Violin Trio with his brothers, marking a significant milestone in Carnatic music history.
Shankar has performed with esteemed musicians and bands, including Turiyananda Sangeet with John McLaughlin, Shakti with John McLaughlin, Ramnad Raghavan, and Zakir Hussain, and collaborations with world music artists such as Jan Garbarek, Trilok Gurtu, and Kenny Wheeler. He has also lent his voice to soundtracks for films like The Last Temptation of Christ and The Passion of the Christ, as well as pop and rock albums, including his 2005 Oscar-winning composition for the documentary Born Into Brothels.
Shankar has visited Malaysia 10 times, with his first performance in 1962. He currently resides in Malaysia, where he has worked with talented musicians like Vinayakram, Samuel Dass, and the latter's family. He believes that fusions of traditional and modern music enhance Indian classical music, citing George Harrison's influence as a significant factor in its global popularity.
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