Anoushka Shankar, Sitarist is thrilled at the prospect of playing alongside legendary rock band Jethro Tull. Anoushka is the daughter of sitar maestro Pt.Ravi Shankar .

Anoushka was just eight years when she started to master the sitar under her fathers guidance. In 2000, Anoushka was the youngest person ever nominated for a Grammy in the World Music category for ‘Live at Carnegie Hall’. She also received a nomination for the 2005 album ‘Rise’.

“I’m very excited to have the opportunity to perform with Jethro Tull. Ian Anderson is a wonderful man and incredible musician, and I look forward to working with him in these concerts,” says Anoushka. “I know he has so many avid fans around India who are looking forward to his return, and I hope they also appreciate the cross-cultural ties we plan to reference through the course of the music we play together,” she added.

Jethro Tull, formed in 1967-68, is known for its distinctive vocal style and the lead flute work of frontman Ian Anderson, who says he often includes Indian notes into his music. The band has evolved from being a progressive rock act to an experimental group with elements of jazz, classical and folk sounds. Jethro Tull,beat Metallica to win the Grammy for the Best Metal Performance in 1989.

They will perform in Kolkata, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Mumbai and Delhi between Nov 27 and Dec 3.

The concerts will feature solo sets by each of them and then a joint performance featuring each of their own compositions and new music written specifically for the tour.

Anoushka’s recent works include ‘Charu Keshi Rain’ from the album ‘London Undersound’ and Thievery Corporation’s recently released ‘Radio Retaliation’, which features her on the track ‘Mandala’.

DATE CITY PRESENTER / VENUE TIME

• Nov 27 Kolkata, India Science City Auditorium 7:30pm

• Nov 29 Mumbai, India Shanmukhnanda Auditorium 7:30pm

• Nov 30 New Delhi, India Hamsadhwani - Amphitheatre 7:30pm

• Dec 2 Hyderabad, India Shilpakala Vedika Auditorium Hi Tech City Auditorium 7:30pm

• Dec 3 Bengaluru, India Palace Grounds 7:30pm