Ravi Shankar Ensemble
40th Anniversary Legacy Series
**TICKETS WILL GO ON SALE FRI, JUNE 20 – 10 AM**
Friday, March 20, 2026
The Town Hall – 123 West 43rd Street, Manhattan
7 PM – Doors | 8 PM – Show
Tickets: $45 | $55 | $75 | $95
WMI Membership Benefits Apply!
Member Prices: $36 | $44 | $60 | $76
** Ticket prices do not include venue service fees **
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 their 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.
The Ensemble:
Shubhendra Rao – sitar and ensemble leader
Ayush Mohan – sarod
Ravichandra Kulur – flute
Padma Shankar – violin and vocals
Anubrata Chatterjee – tabla
B.C. Manjunath – Mridamgam
In a career that spanned decades and continents, Maestro Ravi Shankar had an indelible imprint on global music history and culture. A virtuosic Indian musician and composer known for his mastery of the sitar, Shankar was a leading global figure of the 20th century and a major figure in the Hindustani music tradition, reshaping the centuries-old form into what is recognized today and 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. His compositions for sitar and orchestra bridged the gap between Eastern and Western music. Shankar received the Bharat Ratna (India’s highest civilian honor), France’s Légion d’honneur, a Knighthood from Queen Elizabeth, eighteen honorary doctorates, and five Grammy Awards, including a rare Lifetime Achievement Award.
The 40th Anniversary Legacy Series features artists who have played an integral role in the 40-year history of World Music Institute, have been frequently presented by WMI throughout the years, and have significantly contributed to the organization’s standing in New York’s cultural landscape.