Rahul Sharma
The mountainous region of Kashmir was where Rahul Sharma's lineage with music evolved. His grandfather, Uma Dutt Sharma, was a master of the santoor, an instrument that is similar to the hammer-dulcimer. The harsh tone of the instrument made it fell out of line with folk music as well as classical music, but Uma Dutt Sharma persisted. His father, Shivkumar Sharma mastered the instrument by experimenting with various striking positions and tones. As Shivkumar's status rose in the musical circles of Kashmir, word of his performances grew over borders and continents. Shivkumar's son, Rahul Sharma continued the tradition of the instrument. Rahul Sharma was always in love with music, often singing at an early age and playing the harmonium. Learning the santoor at age 13, the child wasn't completely sure of pursuing music until he turned 17. After studying economics at Bombay's Mithibai College, Rahul Sharma began performing with his father. In September 2000, Real World Records released Music of the Himalayas, a live performance in Turin featuring Sharma, percussionist Pandi Bhawani Shankar and tabla player Ustad Shafat Ahmed Khan. The musician has performed in North America and throughout Europe. He has also performed at various folk and world music festivals, including WOMAD.
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Deep India
World - Released by Sony Music Entertainment India Pvt. Ltd. on Feb. 13, 2013
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Dawn Blues - Raga Bhoopal Todi
World - Released by FreeSpirit Music on Mar. 25, 2021
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Call of the Valley (Instrumental)
Rahul Sharma, Chintoo Singh, Paras Nath
World - Released by Saregama on Sep. 1, 2012
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Music of the Himalayas
World - Released by Real World Records on May 1, 2015
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Saaz Santoor - Volume 1
Shivkumar Sharma, Rahul Sharma
World - Released by Music Today on Nov. 22, 2005
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Confluence, Vol. 2 (Instrumental)
Rahul Sharma, Richard Clayderman
World - Released by Saregama on Jan. 1, 2008
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Santoor Viraasat, Vol. 1
Pandit Shivkumar Sharma, Rahul Sharma, Zakir Hussain
World - Released by Ninaad Music on Jan. 1, 1998
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Rajasthan Shades Of The Desert
Classical - Released by Rahul Sharma on Mar. 14, 2023
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Samandar - A World Beneath The Ocean
World - Released by Music Today on Apr. 10, 2006
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Interface The Other Side of Fusion
Pt. Bickram Ghosh, Rahul Sharma
World - Released by Saregama on Sep. 1, 2006
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Beyond 100 Strings
Rahul Sharma, Bhavani Shankar, Shafaat Ahmed Khan
World - Released by Ninaad Music on Jan. 1, 1999
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Native Signs
World - Released by Sense World Music on Jan. 25, 2005
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Viva Madikeri
World - Released by Sony Music Entertainment India Pvt. Ltd. on Jan. 16, 2013
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Santoor Viraasat, Vol. 2
Pandit Shivkumar Sharma, Rahul Sharma, Zakir Hussain
World - Released by Ninaad Music on Jan. 1, 1998
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Saaz Santoor, Vol. 2
Shivkumar Sharma, Satish Vyas, Rahul Sharma
World - Released by Living Media India Ltd. on Nov. 22, 2005
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