In the international arena of music, the Indian music
is admired greatly for its mesmerizing musical compositions that involve
extensive use of instruments. Indian music has come into prominence
primarily due to the excellent use of various instruments, rather than
for the vocals. Carnatic music is much loved for the use of violin and
flute in its music composition. Thus, be it at the global level or the
national parlance, instrumentalists have always occupied the vanguard
position for their immense contribution in the development of Indian
music. To know about the prominent Indian musicians and
instrumentalists, read on…
Popular Instrumentalists of India
Dr. L. Subramaniam
Dr. L. Subramaniam is counted amongst the most accomplished
instrumentalists of India. A multitalented individual, he is a
violinist, a composer and a conductor, all combined into one. More…
Amjad Ali Khan
One of the highly acclaimed Sarod players, Ustad Amjad Ali Khan is
considered to be a maestro of the classical instrument Sarod. His
contribution to the field of Indian classical music is immense. Ustad
Amjad Ali Khan is the sixth generation Sarod player in his family. More…
Lalgudi Jayaraman
Sri Lalgudi Jayaraman is an India violinist, who is known throughout the
world for his heartrending performances in Carnatic music. His
mesmerizing techniques and complete control over the instrument makes
him one of the maestros in his chosen field. More…
Pt. Ravi Shankar
Ravi Shankar is a sitar player, who has not only spellbound people in
India, but mesmerized people all across the globe with his fabulous
musical performances. He was instrumental in taking the Indian classical
music to the western world. He is a person with multifaceted
personality. More…
Pandit Shivkumar Sharma
Born on 13th January, 1938, Pandit Shivkumar is a very famous and
respected classical musician of India. He plays the Santoor, which is a
classical instrument. This instrument originated in the Kashmir and was
modified extensively before being used as a classical instrument. More…
Pt. Hariprasad
Chaurasia
The internationally acclaimed Bansuri player, Pandit Hariprasad
Chaurasia, was born on July 1, 1938 in Allahabad. A maestro of the North
Indian bamboo flute, he is an instrumentalist, who has made an immense
effort to reach the audience and make them fall in love with the Indian
classical music. More…
Ustad Bismillah Khan
Ustad Bismillah Khan is a well-known personality from the panorama of
Indian Instrumental Music. Bismillah Khan is often termed as the Shehnai
maestro. Born on March 21, 1916 in Bhirung Raut Ki Gali at Dumraon,
Bismillah Khan was the second son of Paigambar Khan. More…
Ustad Zakir Hussain
Ustad Zakir Hussain is a renowned name from Indian Instrumentalists
that needs no introduction. Born on March 9, 1951 in India, Zakir
Hussain is a son of tabla player Ustad Alla Rakha. His father had been
too a famous classical table player of India and had won various awards
for his outstanding performances. More…
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