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MUSICAL INSTRUMENT NEWS

‘No music fest is complete without the santoor’: Rahul Sharma reflects on his musical journey and late father Pt Shivkumar Sharma's legacy

October 16, 2025 5:53 pm

Santoor maestro Rahul Sharma says mastering an art form or instrument is a lifelong pursuit, and dedication, discipline, and the right guidance are essential to making a mark.

Multi-instrumentalist Raghav Sachar masters his 44th instrument; reflects on his journey, and collaborating with Bhagyashree: ‘She sings very well’

July 22, 2025 5:25 pm

The artiste, back from a month-long tour in the United States, talks about his lifelong musical passion, social media collaborations, and the sacred bond he shares with his instruments.

This smart mouthpiece can turn your phone into a flute, saxophone, and more

November 13, 2024 5:46 pm

Zefiro is a plug-and-play device that uses lip sensors to emulate sounds of traditional wind instruments.

Watch: Woman performs Aigiri Nandini on Jal Tarang

April 18, 2024 2:50 pm

This percussion instrument is believed to have originated in the 17th century. It is also known as a Jal-Yantra.

Making stones sing and turning bells into musical wings? Auroville's Svaram brings rare old sounds to life in new melodic forms

June 28, 2023 3:01 pm

In the new version, 'Wonders of Life' swaps known traditional accompaniments for the sounds of glass and stones arranged like a xylophone, a variety of rattles used in different cultures -- including some reimagined in newer materials, strings rearranged differently and tuned metals plates shaped as gongs and drums.

'Isn't a bad idea at all': Tahira Kashyap on learning to play sitar at 39

July 06, 2022 12:45 pm

"Excuse the amateur self shot video and performance though it is all heart," Tahira wrote on Instagram

Kashmiri rabab player goes viral for player 'Pasoori'; know more about the instrument

June 22, 2022 6:26 pm

In a video shared on Instagram, the musician is seen playing the traditional lute-like musical instrument, which is also known as rubab or robab

Jathedar of Akal Takht wants harmonium replaced from Gurbani sangeet; but is it still a foreign instrument?

May 28, 2022 6:48 pm

Despite the recent controversy, the instrument remains one of the most popular in the subcontinent

Sitar player Rishab Rikhiram Sharma on battling anxiety, Pt Ravi Shankar, and healing powers of classical music

November 24, 2021 12:32 pm

On his connection with the sitar that "runs deep", Rishab said, "I have two lineages on my shoulders like one is my family lineage, and the other is the Ravi Shankar style of music and his gharana."

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