Times Of India
Veterans, next generation mesmerise audience on final day of Sawai Gandharva Bhimsen Mahotsav
December 15, 2025, Pune: As dusk settled over Maharashtriya Mandal grounds in Mukundnagar, a hush of anticipation swept through the audience on the final day of Sawai Gandharva Bhimsen Mahotsav.
Renowned vocalist and violinist L Shankar walked onto the stage in his signature style—draped in a light green kurta, his long blond hair flowing freely over his shoulders, a quiet sparkle visible behind tinted glasses. A simple greeting was all he offered before immersing the audience in music, marking one of the most eagerly awaited performances of the evening.
Songlines
Beginner's Guide: Carnatic Music with L. Shankar
September 25, 2025, A living legend outlines how Carnatic music has evolved and speaks of the challenges it faces in the modern age. Chris Wheatley reports.
Radio Proglass
"L. Shankar: I felt the whole album like a full moon"
June 2, 2025, Indian violinist, singer and composer L. Shankar combines Indian classical music with jazz and other genres. In the program, he will introduce us to his new album Full Moon, inspired by lunar cycles and natural phenomena.
Blues Gr
L.Shankar: The Nature of Music…and Life!
May 15, 2025, Q&A with one-of-a-kind musician L.Shankar, pioneer and genius by his peers who hold him in the highest esteem, by Michael Limnios.
The Hindu
‘Masters of Music’ brings the original ‘Shakti’ violinist L. Shankar back to India
29 May 2024, After more than five decades, 74-year-old Shankar has formed a collective featuring Vikku Vinayakram, his son Selvaganesh on the kanjira, grandson Swaminathan Selvaganesh on assorted percussion, and Fazal Qureshi on the tabla.
Mid-Day
L Shankar: I always want to outperform myself
13 May 2024, Set to share the stage with artistes as seasoned as himself in Masters of Music, Grammy winner L Shankar on blending two worlds in the new act
Mid-Day
Scaling heights of world music with LSD
Sept 16 2024, In an exclusive conversation with Shikha Duggal of The Pioneer, L. Shankar shares his insights along with the high points of his creative journey, the evolution of his fusion style and his thoughts on the future of world music.