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Famed sitar player Ravi Shankar sits on a bed with his sitar

Ravi Shankar

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Ravi Shankar: Remembering A Master Of The Sitar

In a 1999 interview, Ravi Shankar, who died Tuesday, talked to Fresh Air about hippies, psychedelic drugs, "Norwegian Wood," George Harrison, his fond memories of the Monterey Pop Festival of 1967 and his less-fond memories of Woodstock.

Famed sitar player Ravi Shankar sits on a bed with his sitar
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Musicians Ravi Shankar and Anoushka.

Ravi Shankar is the world's leading sitar player. Now at the age of 79, he's published his autobiography, "Ravi Shankar: Raga Mala" (Welcome Rain Publishers). The book was edited and introduced by his friend George Harrison. Shankar is now performing on tour with his 18 year old daughter, Anoushka. We'll hear from Ravi Shankar and later we'll be joined by his daughter.

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