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Chris Karan was a renowned classical music artist who was born on August 6, 1925, in Bombay, India. He was a percussionist who played the tabla, mridangam, and other Indian percussion instruments. Karan was born into a family of musicians, and his father, Pandit Anokhelal Mishra, was a famous tabla player. Karan started learning the tabla at a young age and was trained by his father. Karan's talent was evident from a young age, and he quickly became a sought-after musician in India. He performed with many famous Indian classical musicians, including Ravi Shankar, Ali Akbar Khan, and Vilayat Khan. Karan's unique style of playing the tabla and his ability to blend Indian classical music with Western music made him a popular musician in India. In 1952, Karan moved to London, where he continued to perform and teach Indian classical music. He quickly became a part of the London music scene and performed with many famous musicians, including John Mayer, Joe Harriott, and Dizzy Gillespie. Karan's ability to blend Indian classical music with jazz and other Western music genres made him a popular musician in London. Karan's talent and unique style of playing the tabla caught the attention of many famous musicians, including The Beatles. In 1967, Karan was invited to play the tabla on The Beatles' song "Within You Without You" from their album Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. Karan's contribution to the song was significant, and it helped to introduce Indian classical music to a Western audience. Karan continued to perform and teach Indian classical music throughout his career. He performed with many famous musicians, including George Harrison, Eric Clapton, and Zakir Hussain. Karan's ability to blend Indian classical music with Western music genres made him a popular musician in both India and the West. Karan received many awards and accolades throughout his career. In 1982, he was awarded the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, which is the highest award given to Indian classical musicians. In 1992, he was awarded the Padma Shri, which is one of the highest civilian awards in India. Karan's contribution to Indian classical music was significant, and he was recognized for his talent and dedication to the art form. Karan's legacy continues to live on through his music and the many musicians he taught and influenced throughout his career. He was a pioneer in blending Indian classical music with Western music genres, and his contribution to the music industry was significant. Karan passed away on January 18, 2002, but his music continues to inspire and influence musicians around the world.

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