Sitarist Anoushka Shankar continues her fusion of Indian classical and other world music traditions with a performance at Lisner. DCist interviewed her in advance of the show.

Sitarist Anoushka Shankar has always sought to infuse her classical Indian music with a more international sound. On Friday, she will perform at Lisner with an ensemble that combines her ancient traditions with Spanish flamenco.

Anoushka Shankar, photo by Anushka Nadia MenonSteeped in North India’s Hindustani classical music from a very young age, sitarist Anoushka Shankar has always been respectful of its ancient roots, but also sees it as living music that is continuously growing and evolving. This outlook is no doubt in large part due to the influence of her father, Ravi Shankar. Arguably India’s most well-known musician, the elder Shankar brought Indian classical music to Western ears…