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RIP Ravi Shankar

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    (CNN) -- His music transcended trends and cultural barriers. Pandit Ravi Shankar's life, which traversed nearly a century, ended Tuesday.

    The legendary sitar player, who taught Beatle George Harrison how to play the stringed instrument and brought Indian music to the West, passed away at age 92 in the early evening in San Diego, California, near his home, according to his wife Sukanya and daughter Anoushka Shankar, who were by his side.

    Shankar was the father of jazz singer Norah Jones as well. He is also survived by three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, according to his record label East Meets West Music.
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    Made a very big contribution to the world by familiarizing the world with Indian culture. His efforts to help the people of Bangladesh, which recently had been part of Pakistan and broken off of India with such turmoil and bloodshed, was a major contribution to world peace in his region. RIP
     
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    Father of Norah Jones. Who is also very talented!
    Shankar was an important figure in introducing the west to Indian music and the sitar.
    Has another daughter, Anoushka Shankar who is a very talented and beautiful musician. Give "Rise" a listen!
     
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    Picture from the office elevator this morning:

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    RIP.
     
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