Ravi Shankar Ensemble

Strathmore and Washington Performing Arts Present
Ravi Shankar Ensemble
Thursday, March 19, 2026, 8:00 p.m.
Music Center at Strathmore

“Music transcends all languages and barriers and is the most beautiful communicative skill one can have.” – Ravi Shankar

Curated by Sukanya and Anoushka Shankar, the Ravi Shankar Ensemble is a multi-generational collective of world-class musicians dedicated to the masterful compositions and enduring legacy of the uniquely legendary musician, Ravi Shankar. In its debut tour, the ensemble presents a special program featuring visual elements from the Ravi Shankar archives alongside a dynamic selection of Shankar’s soul-stirring music.

Shankar was instrumental in introducing Western audiences to the classical tradition of Indian ragas. He popularized Indian classical music globally through his teaching, performances, and collaborations with Western musicians like Yehudi Menuhin, Philip Glass, and George Harrison.

Co-presented with Strathmore, in cooperation with District Raga.