Shivkumar Sharma (1938-2022) was an Indian classical musician and santoor player who adapted the santoor for Indian classical music. He collaborated with Hariprasad Chaurasia and composed music for several Hindi films. A tribute to Pandit Shivkumar Sharma and remembering the treasure trove of music he has left behind for us to curate and take inspiration from. A Collaboration Built on Harmony Zakir Hussain and Pandit Shivkumar Sharma ’s association transcended mere professional collaboration. The two shared a rare musical and personal rapport, exemplified during a memorable concert in 1979, marking the 25th year of the santoor’s inclusion in Indian classical music. Pandit Shivkumar Sharma succumbed to cardiac arrest on Tuesday morning at his Pali Hills residence in Mumbai. At this sad event, we look at his life.
