L. Shankar [CANCELLED] at NYCB Theatre at Westbury

Lakshminarayana Shankar, best known as L. Shankar, is an Indian violinist and vocalist who has been a prominent figure in the Indian classical music scene for over four decades. He is renowned for his ability to blend the musical traditions of both North and South India to create a unique and captivating sound.

Shankar was born in Madras, India, in 1950. He learned to play the violin from his father, who was a master musician. He is known for his virtuosity, combining the best of both styles of classical music. In addition to the violin, Shankar is also an accomplished vocalist and multi-instrumentalist. Shankar has collaborated with a number of well-known Western musicians, including Peter Gabriel, Hubert Laws, and the late John McLaughlin. He has also performed with popular Indian artists such as L. Subramaniam, Zakir Hussain, and Ravi Shankar.

Shankar has released several albums, including the critically acclaimed "A Handful of Beauty," "Touch Me There," and the Grammy-winning "Vision." He has also composed music for films and television and has received numerous awards from the Indian government for his contributions to the field of music.

Fans of the master violinist in New York watch his very first live concert at the NYCB Theatre at Westbury on Saturday, March 4. Tickets are now available!