The University of Georgia Performing Arts Center was filled with faculty, students and local listeners on Thursday night, eager to watch Anoushka Shankar’s 30-year mastery on the sitar.

SAN DIEGO — In the 30 years that have passed since she made her high-profile concert debut at the age of 13, Anoushka Shankar has released 10 solo albums, earned 11 Grammy Award nominations and ...