Shubhendra Rao of The Ravi Shankar Ensemble

On Monday March 16th, 2026, The Ravi Shankar ensemble will perform at The Egg in Albany. Curated by Sukanya and Anoushka Shankar, The Ravi Shankar Ensemble is a multi-generational collective of world class musicians dedicated to the masterful compositions and enduring legacy of the uniquely legendary musician, Ravi Shankar. In their debut tour, the ensemble presents a special program featuring visual elements from Ravi Shankar’s archives alongside a dynamic selection of Shankar’s soul-stirring music. The concert is a recent production by Schirmer Theatrical of Wise Music Group. Among the musicians is world renowned sitarist Shubhendra Rao, who was the late musician’s youngest disciple, spoke with HMM about the ensemble, the upcoming concert, and his relationship with his guru.