When East Meets West: Ravi Shankar and Yehudi Menuhin at the UN

In 1967, two musical legends — Yehudi Menuhin, a British-American violin virtuoso, and Ravi Shankar, India’s sitar master — came together on the world’s stage: the United Nations General Assembly Hall.

• Categories: News & Features / Features / Stories from the UN Archive
• Video Length: 00:02:42
• Production Date: 9 June 2025
• Asset Language: English
• Personal Subject: RAVI SHANKAR; YEHUDI MENUHIN
• Corporate Name: GENERAL ASSEMBLY
• Subject Topical: CONCERTS; MUSIC; CULTURE; DIALOGUE
• Geographic Subject: INDIA; UNITED STATES
• MAMS Id: 3406782
• Parent Id: 3406782

Description

In 1967, two musical legends — Yehudi Menuhin, a British-American violin virtuoso, and Ravi Shankar, India’s sitar master — came together on the world’s stage: the United Nations General Assembly Hall. 

Utilizing footage from the UN Audiovisual Library, this story showcases more than a concert — it reveals a powerful moment of cultural dialogue, mutual respect, and musical unity.