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Ravi Shankar was born in 1920 and lived until 2010. He was a famous musician from India.

Music

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He played an instrument known as the sitar, which looks a little like a guitar but only has three strings. Its name actually comes from a word meaning "three strings".

Actual

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Shankar played classical Indian songs that dated back centuries but were mostly unknown outside his own country.

Classic

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In the 1950s, Shankar began touring the USA, playing Indian music around the country. He soon became popular with American music lovers.

Love

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Before long, Shankar was giving concerts all over the world. He had become a real  international music star.

National

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Shankar won many awards in his incredible career. He won Grammy awards and received the highest civilian honours in India and France.

Credible