Question

    Who is the famous santoor player in India?

    A Girija Devi Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Pt Shivkumar Sharma Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Binda din Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Vishnu Sharma Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    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 Kashmir to a solo role in the Hindustani classical music tradition of North India.

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