Santoor Maestro Shivkumar Sharma Dies. "End Of An Era," Says Amjad Ali Khan - NDTV

Renowned santoor player Pt Shivkumar Sharma, who took the stringed instrument to the global stage and successfully straddled the worlds of classical and film music, died in Mumbai today following a heart attack. He was 84.

Pt Shivkumar Sharma was one of India's most well known classical musicians. (File Photo) Mumbai: Renowned santoor player Pt Shivkumar Sharma, who took the stringed instrument to the global stage and… [+3400 chars]

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