These views are probably personal, not editorial. So lots of names are not there on the list.
On Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 4:08 PM, Mahima Sengupta < [EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > what about cliff richard? > I think he was a bombay born... > --- On *Wed, 6/18/08, Vithur <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>* wrote: > > From: Vithur <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: [arr] Indians who left their mark on the world > To: [email protected] > Date: Wednesday, June 18, 2008, 4:45 AM > > Indians who left their mark on the world > > [image: Indians-who-left-their-mark-on-the-world]1. Freddie Mercury > > Though Freddie wasn't born in India and in fact was a British citizen at > the time of his death, I as a proud Indian would always regard him as > Indian. Through fronting Queen, Freddie became one of the greatest and most > influential singers in rock history having inspired artist from varying > genres of music not just limited to rock. His absence is mourned by people > around the world even today. > > 2. Zakir Hussain > > Zakir Hussain started learning the tabla under his father's guidance since > the tender age of three. This early start enabled him to give his first > international performance while still in his teens. Over the years his spell > bounding skills and charisma have led to the formation of legions of his > worshippers. He's probably the greatest percussionists to walk the face of > the earth. > > 3. Ravi Shankar > > Once you get past the millions of stories about Ravi Shankar and The > Beatles, you will realise that Shankar's contribution to Indian music are > immeasurable. He has worked with the some of the best musicians both in > India and around the world. Recognition of his efforts has come in the way > of the prestigious Bharat Ratna and various International awards he received > throughout his lifetime. > > 4. A. R. Rahman > > Considered one of the best composers to come out of India, Rahman's music > has been heard in almost in every country in the world. Though his work is > largely in the field of Indian cinema where there is a lot of garbage being > coined as Music, Rahman has maintained a level of sincerity to his music > which can be well appreciated. > > 5. Jagjit Singh > > From humble beginnings Jagjit Singh has build a career of dignity and > respect. His pain drenched voice flows straight from the mouth to the heart. > Jagjit's fan base has grown steadily over the years and now has a following > of Indians all over the globe. He will always remain the gentleman of > Indian music. > http://chordvine. com/lists/ indians-who- left-their- mark-on-the- > world<http://chordvine.com/lists/indians-who-left-their-mark-on-the-world> > > -- > regards, > Vithur > > HELP EVER; HURT NEVER; > LOVE ALL; SERVE ALL > > > >
