How old is Shivkumar Sharma?
How old is Shivkumar Sharma?
Shivkumar Sharma
What is Shiv Kumar Sharma famous for?
Shiv Kumar Sharma, Shiv Kumar also spelled Shivkumar, (born January 13, 1938, Jammu [now in Jammu and Kashmir], India—died May 10, 2022, Mumbai, India), Indian sanṭūr (hammered dulcimer) virtuoso who is credited with shifting the instrument from a predominantly accompanimental and ensemble role in the Sufi music of …
Who is the best player of santoor?
Shivkumar Sharma was born on 13th January 1938, in Jammu, British India (present-day Jammu). He was introduced to the Santoor by his father and teacher, Pandit Uma Dutt Sharma. Pandit Shivkumar Sharma was an Indian classical musician and a renowned ‘Santoor’ player.
Who invented santoor?
The santur was invented and developed in the area of Iran and Mesopotamia. “The earliest sign of it comes from Assyrian and Babylonian stone carvings (669 B.C.); it shows the instrument being played while hanging from the player’s neck” (35).
Which instrument has 100 strings?
The Indian santoor instrument is a trapezoid-shaped hammered dulcimer, and a variation of the Iranian santur. The instrument is generally made of walnut and has 25 bridges. Each bridge has 4 strings, making for a total of 100 strings. It is a traditional instrument in Jammu and Kashmir, and dates back to ancient times.
Who was santoor Maestro?
Sangeet Natak Akademi Award winner and Padma Vibhushan, Pt Shivkumar Sharma is credited to giving santoor a classical status among the ranks of sitar and sarod. He was also the first musician to bring the santoor to Indian cinema. He passed away today at the age of 84 due to a cardiac arrest.
