The word 'genius' is too often lightly used, but if anyone deserves such an accolade then it's Ravi Shankar.

In the west, most will doubtlessly remember him most for his association with the Beatles and influence on late '60s pop culture. However, as the excellent New York times piece that Becky has reproduced testifies, he did so, so much more and his legacy is immense.

I was lucky enough to see him and his daughter Anoushka live on his 80th Birthday tour. Utterly sublime and probably the most mesmerizing musical experience of my entire life.

Thank you, Ravi.