- Friday, April 19, 2024
By: Eastern Eye Staff
HOW THE GREAT LEGENDS CHANGED CLASSICAL MUSIC FOREVER WITH THEIR MASTERY OF AN INDIAN STRINGED INSTRUMENT by ASJAD NAZIR The centuries-old sitar is arguably the most famous Indian classical instrument in the world. Named after a Persian instrument called the setar, it became popular in the 16th and 17th century. The plucked stringed instrument was popularised all over the world in the 20th century, thanks to grandmasters who used it in diverse musical genres. The sitar continues to power on thanks to a new generation, who are embracing the Indian classical music instrument. Eastern Eye selected seven sitar players who…
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