​‘West Meets East’ is an album by American violinist Yehudi Menuhin and Indian sitar virtuoso ________.

Correct option is D

​The correct answer is (d) Ravi Shankar

Explanation:

• The album ‘West Meets East’ was a collaboration between American violinist Yehudi Menuhin and Indian sitar maestro Pandit Ravi Shankar.
• It was released in 1967 and played a significant role in popularizing Indian classical music in the West.
• It also won the Grammy Award for Best Chamber Music Performance in 1968.

Pandit Ravi Shankar (1920-2012):

• One of the most celebrated Indian sitar players and composers.
• Popularized Hindustani classical music globally.
• Honored with Bharat Ratna (1999), India's highest civilian award.
• Padma Vibhushan: In 1981, he was awarded India’s second-highest civilian award, the Padma Vibhushan.
• Padma Bhushan: In 1967, he was awarded the Padma Bhushan, India’s third-highest civilian award.