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July 16, 2026, Rather than simply presenting a series of compositions, the trio engaged in a captivating musical dialogue where melody, rhythm and improvisation flowed effortlessly between them. Their intuitive understanding of one another transformed technical brilliance into an emotionally rich performance that kept the audience spellbound throughout the evening. A major highlight was Pandit Shankar’s revolutionary double violin, an instrument he designed himself, whose expansive sound blended beautifully with the shimmering resonance of Pandit Tarun’s santoor and the intricate rhythmic patterns woven by Pandit Mithilesh on the tabla. The resulting jugalbandi showcased the depth, versatility and timeless appeal of Indian classical music.

March 18, 2026, Legendary violinist and composer L. Shankar joins Chris Sampson on The Wire Tap for a deep, wide-ranging conversation on music, consciousness, and a lifetime of innovation.

February 14, 2026, Mumbai: L. Shankar, the Indian violin virtuoso whose career has spanned over five decades, remains one of the most audacious architects of world music, forging bridges between Carnatic traditions and the restless energies of jazz, rock, and pop with a double-necked violin that sings like an entire orchestra.

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.

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.

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.

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

SPIN Magazine, August 1985, Shankar now performs more often in North America and Europe than in Asia; not only is it safer, but he’s in demand in the West. His inventive, exotic violin solos have been used by Frank Zappa, Phil Collins, Talking Heads, Andy Summers, Stewart Copeland, Peter Gabriel, George Harrison, and Van Morrison. Since 1980, he has pursued a solo career, centered on his one-of-a-kind, 10-string, double-necked electric violin. His first release with that instrument was 1981’s Who’s To Know?, an album of Indian classical music. Vision, released in 1984, featured two well-known jazz musicians, saxophonist Jan Garbarek and trumpeter Palle Mikkelborg. “The 10-string violin really helped me on Vision,” Shankar says, “because when I had the regular single violin, I could only play leads or solos. But I can use the double violin for accompaniment, because it can play chords and creates so many different sounds.”