MR03: Antar Mukhi

Episode three in our profiles series explores the music of Shivkumar Sharma, whose success as a musician is measured by his synonymy with his instrument; When we hear Santoor, we think of ShivJi. Inspired by the sounds of his birthplace, Jammu and Kashmir, Sharma’s journey in music has been a fruitful but arduous one, having single-handedly established the Santoor on the classical platform in one lifetime.
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In this mix, Shivkumar discusses his philosophy on music, the innate nature of sur and laya, and how becoming ‘antar mukhi’, or turning the attention inwards is necessary for a musician to truly perceive sound and rhythm.”⠀
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Meeting Rivers #03 features Ragas Kaunsi Kanada, Kirwani, Hamsadhwani, Jhinjhoti and Khamaj – mixed and produced by Sach Dhanjal & Kam Bhogal, with audio restoration and mastering by Jazz Bhandal.

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