BFM 89.9 Front Row
Guest: L. Shankar & Samuel J. Dass
Presenter: Juliet Jacobs
Some of the most memorable musical moments happen when different traditions come together to create something entirely new. That's the idea behind Beyond Words, a one-night-only concert that brings Grammy-winning musician L. Shankar together with an ensemble of leading Malaysian artists for an evening that blends Indian classical music, jazz, rock, pop and traditional local sounds. Joining us to share more are Violin Virtuoso, Composer & Inventor of the Double Violin, L. Shankar and one of Malaysia's leading sitar players, Samuel J. Dass.
New Sounds #5063, With L. Shankar, In-Studio
Presenter: John Schaefer
October 18, 2025, Master violinist/vocalist/composer L. Shankar (aka Shenkar) has spent the past four decades developing a personal style that ranges from strict Indian classical music to Western instrumental pop although usually he lands somewhere in the middle. Since playing his first solo concert at the age of seven, he has gone on to accompany many of South India’s leading vocalists and become a major soloist. Schooled in voice, violin, and the drums, he has composed new ragas and folk songs, and played with countless other master musicians.
WZRD Radio Chicago 88.3FM
Guests: L. Shankar & Brian Keigher
Presenter: Meagan Panici
October 6, 2025, L. Shankar is widely celebrated as a musical genius and legend by his peers, who hold him in the highest esteem. A child prodigy and virtuoso, he is regarded as one of the pioneers of East-West music, enthralling audiences and critics alike all over the world.
The Sound Beyond Borders: L. Shankar on Raga, Innovation, and the Future of Music
Presenter: Chris Sampson
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. From the sacred traditions of South Indian classical music and the Guru–Shishya lineage, to groundbreaking collaborations with Frank Zappa, Peter Gabriel, Don Cherry, Zakir Hussain, and Tony Levin, Shankar reveals how music transcends borders, genres, and time.