BIG IDEA:
COLLISION + SOUND = PROGRESSION
1920–2012
born in Varanasi, India
active 1939–2012
Ravi Shankar created Indian classical music by blending its traditions with Western sounds. He used his music to reshape global listening.
MADONNA
1958–present
born in Bay City, Michigan
active 1979–present
Madonna fused pop and provocation to challenge the pop industry. Her mixture of image and sound pushed boundaries for women and shaping our culture.
JIMI HENDRIX
1942–1970
born in Seattle, Washington
active 1963–1970
Jimi Hendrix blended blues, rock, and psychedelia. His experimentation collided with mainstream rock, transforming its sound and inspiring generations.