The music was admired by the Beatles and Yehudi Menuhin. He was a disciple of Allauddin Khan (founder of the school of Indian classical music, Maihar Gharana), Pandit Ravi Shankar is an Indian instrumentalist known for his pioneering work that brings the power and charm of the Indian classical music tradition to the Western world. This is done through a partnership with The Beatles especially George Harrison as well as their own personal charisma. His musical career spans more than six decades and Shankar recently held the Guinness record for the longest international career.