Jasraj: Our world has plunged into darkness
December 12, 2012  17:13
More reactions: Veteran vocalist Pandit Jasraj said that Ravi Shankar's exploration of the 'ragas' was of distinctive nature, which helped spread awareness and understanding of the depth of Indian classical music.

"The news has brought gloom to the world of music... it's like the heavens have fallen for the community of musicians. Our world has been plunged into darkness," he said. "He was born to only give the very special gift which he was blessed with... his music. He is no longer with us, but his gift to the world - his music, will remain eternally with us," he added.

Singer Shubha Mudgal said, "There is a sense of great loss among all of us because when we travel across the world and I put in my tanpura for security checks, the security officer will look up and smile and say 'Ravi Shankar'. This is the respect he created internationally for Indian music."
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