"It was a spellbinding concert. Anoushka is undoubtedly a true disciple of her father, yet in some ways, she excels even Pandit Ravi Shankar ji. The fusion of Eastern and Western instruments was executed seamlessly," The Hyderabad Times quoted Jayesh Ranjan, Principal Secretary, Industries & Commerce and Information Technology, Govt of Telangana, in a report after Anoushka's show in Hyderabad.

While Anoushka has been known among music fans in India, her half-sister and US-based jazz singer Norah Jones has also come out with a new album — Visions. She is also embarking on a multi-city tour from May 6 to June 30. Ahead of Visions' March 8 release, Jones has shared its first single "Running," which — like the majority of the album — is a collaboration with producer and multi-instrumentalist Leon Michels, a contributor to both Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings and the Arcs.

"The reason I called the album Visions is because a lot of the ideas came in the middle of the night or in that moment right before sleep, and 'Running' was one of them where you're half asleep and kind of jolted awake," Jones said in a statement.

"We did most of the songs in the same way where I was at the piano or on guitar and Leon was playing drums and we were just jamming on stuff. I like the rawness between me and Leon, the way it sounds kind of garage-y but also kind of soulful, because that's where he's coming from, but also not overly perfected."

Norah Jones burst onto the world stage in 2002 with "Come Away With Me," a self-proclaimed "moody little record" that unveiled a unique voice and blossomed into a global sensation. Sweeping the 2003 Grammys for Album, Record, Song of the Year, and Best New Artist, it launched a remarkable career.

Since then, Jones has garnered nine Grammys, sold over 52 million albums, and amassed ten billion global song streams. Her critically acclaimed solo albums – Feels Like Home, Not Too Late, The Fall, Little Broken Hearts, Day Breaks, Pick Me Up Off The Floor, Till We Meet Again, and I Dream Of Christmas – showcase her artistic evolution. Beyond solo work, she collaborates with diverse bands like The Little Willies, El Madmo, and Puss N Boots, and her 2010 compilation "...Featuring Norah Jones" spotlights her versatility through duets with artists like Willie Nelson, Foo Fighters, and Herbie Hancock.

Jones' latest venture, the 2022 podcast "Norah Jones Is Playing Along," offers intimate conversations and impromptu musical collaborations with her musical heroes.

Before coming to India, Anoushka performed at three shows in Sydney, Australia, on three different days. Sharing an article published in The Hindustan Times before her India tour, Anoushka commented, "We covered quite a bit of ground, from the greater sense of freedom I've been feeling these last few years whilst making music, to the enormous pitfalls of the streaming model, to the intent behind Chapters 2 and 3 of my mini-album cycle! I'm so excited by what's happened already this year (hello to my wonderful Australian audiences over these past few shows!), our India tour NEXT WEEK, and all the as yet unknown moments I'm still to greet!".

Both these music greats are nothing less than cult figures to those who follow them. "I have 3 tickets for Anoushka Shankar concert tomorrow at NCPA, Mumbai 8pm @ShankarAnoushka. Seems it might get tough to make it. The show is sold out. DM if anyone wants the passes! She's amazing," writes a fan X (formerly Twitter).

Anoushka's band on India tour includes SarathyKorwar on drums, Arun Ghosh on clarinet, Pirashana Theverajah on mridangam and ghatam, and Tom Farmer on cello. (IPA Service)