L. Shankar in New York – Weltmusik & Fusion Live

World Music Institute presents esteemed Indian violinist, singer, and composer L. Shankar. 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 Passion for The Last Temptation of Christ. Notably, Shankar created a 10-string stereophonic double violin — known as the LSD — which covers the entire orchestral string family’s range. Over his four-decade career, he has toured and recorded with artists such as U2, Talking Heads, Allah Rakha, and Zakir Hussain, and co-founded the groundbreaking world music ensemble Shakti with John McLaughlin in the mid-1970s. Performers: L. Shankar: Electric Double Violin and VocalsSelvaganesh Vinayakram: Kanjira (frame drum), Mridangam (barrel drum), KonnakolAmit Kavthekar: Tabla WMI's MASTERS series showcases renowned artists from around the world, highlighting the most celebrated individuals in their crafts.