"Lakhsmi Shankar's performance sent the audience into ecstasies" - The Times, London

"Lakshmi Shankar's vocal numbers added agility of a kind rare in other musical systems" - The New York Times

The magic of her magnificent voice, her sense of proportion and the emotional content of her singing are only some of the qualities that have made Lakshmi Shankar one of the foremost and popular vocalists of India.

She had her initial training from Ustad Abdul Rehman Khan of the Patiala Gharana (style or school). She later learned from many well-known masters includinf professors B.R.Deodhar and Ravi Shankar.

She is endowed with a rich and melodious voice which encompasses three octaves with the greatest ease, precision, tone perfection and clarity. She holds her listeners spellbound by her arresting style and dedication to music.

She has participated in all the important music festivals around the globe. Her rich repertoire and versatility have earned her laurels, not only from her own country, but from all over the world.

She has lent her voice to many films in various languages, the latest being the Academy award winning film, "Gandhi".

Besides several records to her credit, Lakshmi is the first Indian vocalist to have released albums in Europe and the United States.

Lakshmi Shankar has collaborated with Kora Micaelian & NOR DAR in the album AMPEL'A (LM018)