Shankar, Ravi 1920-2012
Overview
| Works: | 1,030 works in 2,930 publications in 13 languages and 29,625 library holdings |
|---|---|
| Genres: | Drama Biographical films Historical films Film adaptations Epic films Documentary films Criticism, interpretation, etc History Rock films Nonfiction films |
| Roles: | Author, Performer, Composer, Instrumentalist, Writer of accompanying material, Narrator, Compiler, Musician, Scenarist, Arranger, Other, Actor, Commentator, Singer, Interviewee, Author of introduction, Contributor, Illustrator, Director, Artist, Conductor, Adapter, Dedicatee |
| Classifications: | PN1997, 791.4372 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
Ravi Shankar
- My music, my life by Ravi Shankar( Book )
- Raga mala : the autobiography of Ravi Shankar by Ravi Shankar( Book )
- Ravi Shankar : man and his music( Visual )
- Contemporary musicians : profiles of the people in music by Laura Hightower( )
- Contemporary musicians : profiles of the people in music by Suzanne M Bourgoin( )
- Bapi-- the love of my life-- by Anoushka Shankar( Book )
- The great Shankars : Uday, Ravi by Uday Ravi( Book )
- Ravi Shankar : the man and his music( Visual )
- Rāga-anurāga by Ravi Shankar( Book )
- Yours in music : a graphic autobiography by Ravi Shankar( Book )
- Anya Rabiśaṅkara by Śaṅkaralāla Bhaṭṭācārya( Book )
- The Beatles anthology( Visual )
- My master Pandit Ravi Shankar by Shyamadas Chakrabortty( Book )
- Satyajit Ray's Ravi Shankar : an unfilmed visual script by Satyajit Ray( Book )
- Ravi Shankar milestones : a primer to the maestro's music by Cat Celebrezze( Recording )
- Ravi Shankar and his festival from India( Book )
- Music by Andrew Zuckerman( Book )
- Sitāra samrāṭa, Paṇḍita Ravi Śaṅkara by Sudarśana Bhāṭiyā( Book )
- Ravi : the colours of the sun by Aloke Mitra( Book )
- Ravi Shankar( )
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Most widely held works by
Ravi Shankar
Gandhi by
Richard Attenborough(
Visual
)
97 editions published between 1981 and 2017 in 8 languages and held by 3,672 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
1983. Gandhi realizes that the laws are biased against Indians and decides to start a non-violent protest campaign for the rights of all South African Indians. The government finally relents and recognizing rights for Indians. Gandhi goes back to India, where he is now considered something of a national hero. He is urged to take up the fight for India's independence from the British Empire. Gandhi agrees, and mounts a non-violent campaign of unprecedented scale. The campaign generates great attention and the Britain face intense public pressure. Weaken from World War II, the Britain finally grant India's independence. Religious tensions between Hindus and Muslims erupt into nationwide violence. Gandhi declares a hunger strike, saying he will not eat until the fighting stops. Pakistan is created for the Muslims and it is hoped that the violence will abate. Gandhi is opposed to the idea. Gandhi spends his last days trying to bring about peace between both nations. He angers many dissidents on both sides, one of whom finally gets close enough to assassinate him
97 editions published between 1981 and 2017 in 8 languages and held by 3,672 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
1983. Gandhi realizes that the laws are biased against Indians and decides to start a non-violent protest campaign for the rights of all South African Indians. The government finally relents and recognizing rights for Indians. Gandhi goes back to India, where he is now considered something of a national hero. He is urged to take up the fight for India's independence from the British Empire. Gandhi agrees, and mounts a non-violent campaign of unprecedented scale. The campaign generates great attention and the Britain face intense public pressure. Weaken from World War II, the Britain finally grant India's independence. Religious tensions between Hindus and Muslims erupt into nationwide violence. Gandhi declares a hunger strike, saying he will not eat until the fighting stops. Pakistan is created for the Muslims and it is hoped that the violence will abate. Gandhi is opposed to the idea. Gandhi spends his last days trying to bring about peace between both nations. He angers many dissidents on both sides, one of whom finally gets close enough to assassinate him
Pather panchali = Song of the little road by
Bibhūtibhūshaṇa Bandyopādhyāẏa(
Visual
)
41 editions published between 1955 and 2015 in 4 languages and held by 704 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A poor Bengali family survives in a village but wider horizons tempt the father. The protection of family members' reputations, the relationship of the family group to an elderly 'aunt', and first confrontations with death contribute to the early development of the boy Apu. His father's dreams prevail over the objections of his mother so that at the end of the film the family moves to the big city of Benares. Apu's experiences are followed in the second film of the trilogy: Aparajito" and his growth to early manhood in the final film "Apur Sansar."
41 editions published between 1955 and 2015 in 4 languages and held by 704 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A poor Bengali family survives in a village but wider horizons tempt the father. The protection of family members' reputations, the relationship of the family group to an elderly 'aunt', and first confrontations with death contribute to the early development of the boy Apu. His father's dreams prevail over the objections of his mother so that at the end of the film the family moves to the big city of Benares. Apu's experiences are followed in the second film of the trilogy: Aparajito" and his growth to early manhood in the final film "Apur Sansar."
The music of India by
Peggy Holroyde(
Book
)
3 editions published in 1972 in English and held by 630 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
3 editions published in 1972 in English and held by 630 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Aparājito = The unvanquished by
Satyajit Ray(
Visual
)
39 editions published between 1956 and 2015 in 3 languages and held by 622 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Follows the life of the poor Bengali country boy, Apu and his encounter with the school system in Benares and later with the intellectual life at the university in Calcutta
39 editions published between 1956 and 2015 in 3 languages and held by 622 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Follows the life of the poor Bengali country boy, Apu and his encounter with the school system in Benares and later with the intellectual life at the university in Calcutta
The sounds of India by
Ravi Shankar(
Recording
)
27 editions published between 1958 and 2008 in 5 languages and held by 605 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
27 editions published between 1958 and 2008 in 5 languages and held by 605 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The complete Monterey Pop Festival(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 2002 in English and held by 551 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Monterey Pop is the first filmed document of a rock festival. The Monterey Pop Festival, held on California's Monterey Peninsula in 1968, inspired Jann Wenner to launch his enormously successful "Rolling Stone Magazine." It also did much to boost the careers of many of the pop and rock stars who performed in it
1 edition published in 2002 in English and held by 551 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Monterey Pop is the first filmed document of a rock festival. The Monterey Pop Festival, held on California's Monterey Peninsula in 1968, inspired Jann Wenner to launch his enormously successful "Rolling Stone Magazine." It also did much to boost the careers of many of the pop and rock stars who performed in it
Edward Said on Orientalism by
Edward W Said(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 2002 in English and held by 434 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Edward Said's book Orientalism has been influential in a diverse range of disciplines since its publication in 1978. In this interview he talks about the context in which the book was conceived, its main themes, and how its original thesis relates to the contemporary understanding of "the Orient."
1 edition published in 2002 in English and held by 434 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Edward Said's book Orientalism has been influential in a diverse range of disciplines since its publication in 1978. In this interview he talks about the context in which the book was conceived, its main themes, and how its original thesis relates to the contemporary understanding of "the Orient."
Monterey pop(
Visual
)
6 editions published between 1968 and 2009 in English and held by 394 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Monterey Pop is the first filmed document of a rock festival. The Monterey Pop Festival, held on California's Monterey Peninsula in 1967, helped launch the careers of Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, and Otis Redding. Legendary moments captured on film include Pete Townshend destroying his guitar and Jimi Hendrix burning his
6 editions published between 1968 and 2009 in English and held by 394 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Monterey Pop is the first filmed document of a rock festival. The Monterey Pop Festival, held on California's Monterey Peninsula in 1967, helped launch the careers of Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, and Otis Redding. Legendary moments captured on film include Pete Townshend destroying his guitar and Jimi Hendrix burning his
Chants of India by
Ravi Shankar(
Recording
)
21 editions published between 1997 and 2018 in 5 languages and held by 367 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Musique du monde - Inde
21 editions published between 1997 and 2018 in 5 languages and held by 367 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Musique du monde - Inde
The concert for Bangla Desh by
Saul Swimmer(
Visual
)
10 editions published between 1993 and 2005 in English and held by 337 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This was the first benefit concert of its kind in that it brought together an extraordinary assemblage of major artists collaborating for a common humanitarian cause - setting the precedent that music could be used to serve a higher purpose. The concert helped to generate millions of dollars for UNICAF and raised awareness for the organization around the world
10 editions published between 1993 and 2005 in English and held by 337 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This was the first benefit concert of its kind in that it brought together an extraordinary assemblage of major artists collaborating for a common humanitarian cause - setting the precedent that music could be used to serve a higher purpose. The concert helped to generate millions of dollars for UNICAF and raised awareness for the organization around the world
Symphony by
Ravi Shankar(
)
11 editions published in 2012 in 3 languages and held by 323 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
11 editions published in 2012 in 3 languages and held by 323 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Passages by
Philip Glass(
Recording
)
26 editions published between 1990 and 1992 in 4 languages and held by 312 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Offering/ composed by Ravi Shankar --Sadhanipa--Channels and winds--Pages in minor scale / composed by Philip Glan--Meeting along the edge; Prashanti / composed by Ravi Shankar
26 editions published between 1990 and 1992 in 4 languages and held by 312 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Offering/ composed by Ravi Shankar --Sadhanipa--Channels and winds--Pages in minor scale / composed by Philip Glan--Meeting along the edge; Prashanti / composed by Ravi Shankar
Pathera pān̐cālī(
Visual
)
7 editions published between 2003 and 2016 in Bengali and held by 307 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Impoverished priest Harihar Ray (Kanu Bannerjee), dreaming of a better life for himself and his family, leaves his rural Bengal village in search of work. Alone, his wife, Sarbojaya (Karuna Bannerjee), looks after her rebellious daughter, Durga (Uma Das Gupta), and her young son, Apu (Subir Bannerjee), as well as Harihar's elderly aunt Indir (Chunibala Devi). The children enjoy the small pleasures of their difficult life, while their parents suffer the daily indignities heaped upon them. The first film in the Apu trilogy
7 editions published between 2003 and 2016 in Bengali and held by 307 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Impoverished priest Harihar Ray (Kanu Bannerjee), dreaming of a better life for himself and his family, leaves his rural Bengal village in search of work. Alone, his wife, Sarbojaya (Karuna Bannerjee), looks after her rebellious daughter, Durga (Uma Das Gupta), and her young son, Apu (Subir Bannerjee), as well as Harihar's elderly aunt Indir (Chunibala Devi). The children enjoy the small pleasures of their difficult life, while their parents suffer the daily indignities heaped upon them. The first film in the Apu trilogy
Full circle : Carnegie Hall, 2000 by
Ravi Shankar(
Recording
)
16 editions published in 2001 in 3 languages and held by 301 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Somehow the mages must find another three crystals in order to save the web and preserve Avalon. They only have one choice --they must give up that which is most valuable to them to replace the missing power crystals, or all will be lost. Can the mages give up everything they love to save Avalon?
16 editions published in 2001 in 3 languages and held by 301 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Somehow the mages must find another three crystals in order to save the web and preserve Avalon. They only have one choice --they must give up that which is most valuable to them to replace the missing power crystals, or all will be lost. Can the mages give up everything they love to save Avalon?
Rāga-māla by
Ravi Shankar(
)
9 editions published between 1982 and 1999 in No Linguistic content and Undetermined and held by 288 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
9 editions published between 1982 and 1999 in No Linguistic content and Undetermined and held by 288 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Tiger and the Brahmin(
Visual
)
8 editions published between 1991 and 2007 in English and held by 287 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Traditional Indian folktale about a well-meaning Brahmin who makes the unfortunate mistake of freeing a ferocious tiger from its cage
8 editions published between 1991 and 2007 in English and held by 287 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Traditional Indian folktale about a well-meaning Brahmin who makes the unfortunate mistake of freeing a ferocious tiger from its cage
Ragas by
Ravi Shankar(
Recording
)
14 editions published between 1973 and 2008 in 4 languages and held by 273 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
14 editions published between 1973 and 2008 in 4 languages and held by 273 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Improvisations by
Ravi Shankar(
Recording
)
31 editions published between 1960 and 2015 in 4 languages and held by 269 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
31 editions published between 1960 and 2015 in 4 languages and held by 269 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Concert for Bangladesh by
George Harrison(
Recording
)
5 editions published in 2005 in English and held by 255 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
George Harrison's Concert for Bangladesh set the example for future benefit shows like Live Aid and Live 8. Harrison performs along with Bob Dylan, Ravi Shankar, Ringo Starr and more on this two disc collection
5 editions published in 2005 in English and held by 255 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
George Harrison's Concert for Bangladesh set the example for future benefit shows like Live Aid and Live 8. Harrison performs along with Bob Dylan, Ravi Shankar, Ringo Starr and more on this two disc collection
Ravi Shankar by
Ravi Shankar(
Recording
)
31 editions published between 1963 and 2014 in 6 languages and held by 254 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
31 editions published between 1963 and 2014 in 6 languages and held by 254 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
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Related Identities
- Alla Rakha Other Singer Performer Musician Instrumentalist Composer
- Gandhi Mahatma 1869-1948 Honoree
- Harrison, George 1943-2001 Singer Performer Musician Interviewee Author of introduction Producer Author Editor Instrumentalist Composer
- Goldcrest Films International
- Ray, Satyajit 1921-1992 Other Writer of accompanying material Performer Scenarist Producer Restager Director Author of screenplay Author
- Bloom, John 1935- Film editor Editor
- Shankar, Anoushka Other Interviewee Commentator Performer Musician Conductor Author Contributor Instrumentalist Composer
- Athaiya, Bhanu Costume designer
- Halmer, Gunther Maria 1943- Actor
- Menuhin, Yehudi 1916-1999 Other Interviewee Performer Contributor Author of introduction Conductor Author Editor Author of afterword, colophon, etc. Instrumentalist
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Asia Bandyopādhyāẏa, Bibhūtibhūshaṇa, California--Monterey Peninsula College students East and West Families Film adaptations Folklore Gandhi,--Mahatma, Hindu chants Hindu mantras Hindustani music Imperialism India India--Bengal India--Vārānasi (Uttar Pradesh) Live sound recordings Middle East Monterey International Pop Festival Mothers and sons Motion pictures Music Music festivals Musicians Nationalists Nonviolence Orientalism (Said, Edward W.) Politics and government Popular music Public opinion, Western Ragas Rock concerts Rock music Rock musicians Rural families Sarod and sitar music Shankar, Ravi, Sitar and tabla music Sitar music Sitar players Sitar with orchestra Social conditions South Africa Statesmen Students Study skills Symphonies Teenage boys University of Calcutta Young men
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Alternative Names
Chowdhury Robindro Shaunkor 1920-2012
P RAVI SHANKAR
Pandit Ravi Shankar
Rabindra Shankar Chowdhury
Ravi
Ravi Şankar
Ravi Šankar indický bengálský hudebník – skladatel a instrumentalista
Ravi Śaṅkara 1920-2012
Ravi Šankars
Ravi Shakar
Ravi Shankar.
Ravi Shankar 1920-
Ravi Shankar 1920-2012
Ravi Shankar date lieu naissance
Ravi Shankar indiai szitárjátékos és zeneszerző
Ravi Shankar Indian classical musician
Ravi Shankar Indian musician and sitar player
Ravi Shankar indischer Sitarspieler und Komponist
Ravi Shankar indisk politikar og komponist
Ravi Shankar indisk politiker och kompositör
Ravi Shankar indisk politiker og komponist
Ravi Shankar Komposer dan pemain sitar India
Ravi Shankar kompozytor indyjski, wirtuoz sitary
Ravi Shankar musicista indiano
Ravi Shankar musicus
Ravi Shankar Muzician și compozitor indian, virtuoz al sitarului
Ravi Shanker
Ravi Shanker 1920-2012
Raviśaṅkar 1920-2012
Ravishankar.
Ravishankar 1920-2012
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Ravishankar, Pandit, 1920-
Ravishankar Pandit 1920-2012
ROBENDRA SHANKAR
Robindro Shaunkor 1920-2012
Robindro Shaunkor Chowdhury 1920-2012
Šankar, Ravi 1920-2012
Śaṅkara, Ravi 1920-2012
Shankar.
Shankar (1920-2012)
Shankar Pandit Ravi
Shankar, Pandit Ravi 1920-2012
Shankar, Ravi
Shankar, Ravi, 1920-
Shankar Ravi seras
Shankar, Robi
Shankaras Ravi seras
Shanker Ravi
Shanker Ravi 1920-2012
Shaunkor Chowdhury, Robindro 1920-2012
Shaunkor Robindro 1920-2012
Ραβί Σανκάρ Ινδός συνθέτης και δεξιοτέχνης του σιτάρ
Рави Шанкар
Рави Шанкар индийский музыкант
Раві Шанкар
Шанкар, Рави
Ռավի Շանկար
ראווי שנקר
رافي شانكار
راوی شانکار آهنگساز هندی
روي شنکر
روی شنکر
पंडित रविशंकर
पण्डितः रविशङ्करः
रवि शंकर
रविशंकर
রবি শংকর
রবিশঙ্কর
ৰবি শংকৰ
ਪੰਡਤ ਰਵੀ ਸ਼ੰਕਰ
રવિ શંકર
ରବି ଶଙ୍କର
ரவி சங்கர்
ரவி சங்கர் இந்திய இசை வல்லுநர் மற்றும் சித்தார் வாசிப்பாளர்
రవి శంకర్
రవి శంకర్ భారతీయ సంగీతకారుడు మరియు సిటార్ విద్వాంసకుడు
ಪಂಡಿತ್ ರವಿಶಂಕರ್
ಪಂಡಿತ್ ರವಿಶಂಕರ್ ಹಿಂದುಸ್ತಾನಿ ಶೈಲಿಯ ಸಿತಾರ್ ವಾದಕ
പണ്ഡിറ്റ് രവിശങ്കർ
പണ്ഡിറ്റ് രവിശങ്കർ ലോക പ്രസിദ്ധനായ ഇന്ത്യൻ സംഗീതഞ്ജനായിരുന്നു പണ്ഡിറ്റ് രവിശങ്കർ
රවි ශංකර්
รวี แชงการ์
რავი შანკარი
라비 샹카
라비 샹카르 인도의 음악가, 시타르 연주자
シャンカル, ラヴィ
シャンカル, ラビ
ラヴィ・シャンカル
拉维·香卡
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