Percussionist

Lose yourself in the luminous textures of the santoor, as Rahul Sharma (son of Pt. Shivkumar Sharma) conjures glistening soundscapes that echo the spirit of Himalayan terrain. Sharing the stage is tabla virtuoso Satyajit Talwalkar, paying tribute to Ustad Zakir Hussain while confidently carving his own path in India's rhythmic tradition.

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Darbar: Tributes to Shivkumar Sharma and Zakir Hussain

Barbican Centre

Classical tabla virtuoso, Zakir Hussain, and premier santoor maestro, Rahul Sharma, join in remembrance of the legendary Hindustani musician, Pandit Shivkumar Sharma. Widely acclaimed and highly esteemed, Pandit Shivkumar Sharma brought his Kashmiri folk music instrument, the santoor, to the classical concert stage. His concerts with Zakir Hussain were considered among the greatest musical feasts of our time. After five decades of accompanying this great artist, Zakir is bringing their relationship forward in duet with his son and worthy successor, the brilliant Rahul Sharma, who has established himself as the premier santoor maestro of his generation.

Zakir Hussain With Rahul Sharma

Ridgefield Playhouse

Tribute Concert in Memory of Santoor Maestro and Music Composer, Pt. Shiv Kumar Sharma.

Rahul Sharma, son of Pt. Shiv Kumar Sharma, will pay homage to his father and Guru, the pioneer of the Santoor who elevated and popularized the 100 string hammered dulcimer around the world.

Percussionist

Rahul Sharma

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Oct 25, 2025

Darbar: Tributes to Shivkumar Sharma and Zakir Hussain · Barbican Centre

Oct 17, 2024

Zakir Hussain With Rahul Sharma · Ridgefield Playhouse

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