[ad_1] It was a dream come true for Berlin-based sitarist Sebastian Dryer when he took the stage with six other sitarists, their roots spread across the world, to perform at the Amphitheatre at Goethe-Zentrum Trivandrum in Thiruvananthapuram on February 13. That was the debut concert of the collective, known as String Theory. The performance began […]
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[ad_1] Rishab’s mehendi is a powerful statement challenging gender norms. | Photo Credit: Special arrangement Hailing from a lineage of luthiers and mentored by the legendary Pandit Ravi Shankar, Rishab Rikhiram Sharma effortlessly mastered the sitar. His journey took a unique turn as he started integrating mental health advocacy into his performances. After touring across […]
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[ad_1] Rishab Rikhiram Sharma’s sitar recital for the Diwali celebrations at the White House was the first time the sitar was ever played in the official residence/ workplace of the US president. A sitar player and a music producer, Rishab is a descendant of the Rikhi Ram family of luthiers and also the last disciple of Pandit […]
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