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Lakshmi Shankar

voc, 1926-2013 IN
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Lakshmi Shankar (born Lakshmi Sastri, 16 June 1926 – 30 December 2013) was a noted Hindustani classical vocalist of the Patiala Gharana. She was known for her performances of khyal, thumri, and bhajans. She was the sister-in-law of sitar player Ravi Shankar and the mother-in-law of violinist L. Subramaniam (her daughter Viji (Vijayashree Shankar) Subramaniam being his first wife).

     
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • Zyther
  • Violin
Genres
  • World
  • Folk
  • Classical
  • Electronic
  • Spoken Word
Popular Tracks   
Raga khafi on Inde du Nord - North India: Season and Time / Les heures et les saisons by Lakshmi Shankar
Bhor Aai Gaya Andhiyara on Bawarchi by Madan Mohan
Bhajan de Jugalapriya on Inde du Nord - North India: Season and Time / Les heures et les saisons by Lakshmi Shankar
Bhajan de Mira : Raga bhairavi on Inde du Nord - North India: Season and Time / Les heures et les saisons by Lakshmi Shankar
Bhajan de Surdas : Raga megh on Inde du Nord - North India: Season and Time / Les heures et les saisons by Lakshmi Shankar
Jadoo Bharey Torey Nain - Raga Bhairavi - Tala Jat on Laksmi Shankar, Vol. 3 by Lakshmi Shankar
Khyal in Raga Dhaani (Slow Khyal in Ektaal, 12 beats - Tarana in Teental, 16 beats) on Lakshmi Shankar: Evening Concert by Lakshmi Shankar
Ab Na Bolo Mosey Sham - Raga Manjh Khamaj - Tala Keharwa on Laksmi Shankar, Vol. 3 by Lakshmi Shankar
Piya Bin Nahi Aawat Chain on Pativrata by Ram Kadam
Nindiya Na Aye Sham - Raga Mishra Pahadi - Tala Keharwa on Laksmi Shankar, Vol. 3 by Lakshmi Shankar

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Discography



Title Artist Year Type
Dancing In The LightLakshmi Shankar2008Album
Ampel'aNor Dar - Lakshmi Shankar2000Album
Bhakti RasLakshmi Shankar1995Album
Evening ConcertLakshmi Shankar1993Album
FootprintsJai Uttal Featuring Don Cherry & Lakshmi Shankar1990Album
Songs Of DevotionLakshmi Shankar1990Album
Les Heures Et Les SaisonsLakshmi Shankar1985Album
Lakshmi Shankar Sings Devotional SongsLakshmi Shankar1979Album
Sings Khayal, Thumri & BhajanLakshmi Shankar1977Album
Le Chant Indien Classique Et DévotionnelLakshmi Shankar1976Album
A Musical BouquetLakshmi Shankar1975Album
Classical Vocal - HindiLakshmi Shankar1973Album
Shree Satyanarayan Vrat KathaManna Dey, Lakshmi Shankar, Sudha Malhotra, Ambar Kumar1970Album
The Voice Of Lakshmi ShankarLakshmi Shankar1969Album
Film SapnaJaidev, Lata Mangeshkar, Lakshmi Shankar1968Single
ThumriNirmala Devi & Lakshmi Shankar1968Album
Sawan Beeta JayeNirmala Devi & Lakshmi Shankar1966Album
Two Musical Traditions Of IndiaL. Subramaniam / Lakshmi ShankarAlbum
Raga: Gunkali • JanasammodiniLakshmi ShankarAlbum
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