Obituary: Shivkumar Sharma (1938-2022) | Songlines
Thursday, May 12, 2022

Obituary: Shivkumar Sharma (1938-2022)

By Oliver Craske

The Indian composer and santoor maestro whose work spanned the divide between classical and popular music has passed away, aged 84

1 Shivkumar Sharam Photo Arnhel De Serra 100404 5919

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