Ravi Shankar was an influential Indian sitar virtuoso and composer, born on April 7, 1920. He is widely recognized for popularizing Indian classical music in the West and collaborated with various artists, including George Harrison of The Beatles. His unique style blended traditional Indian music with other genres, making it accessible to a global audience. Throughout his career, Shankar received numerous awards, including the Grammy Award and the Padma Bhushan. He founded the Sitar School of Music in California and played a significant role in cultural exchange between India and the West. Shankar passed away on December 11, 2012, leaving a lasting legacy in music.