Remembering Alan James
We are truly devastated to be announcing news of the sudden death of our friend and colleague Alan.
Mon, 08 April 19
Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma
Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma is a household name in India. He is one of those few classical musicians whose name and influence has transcended the classical audience and has contributed to the greater popularisation of classical music in the country at large.
He has single-handedly lifted his folk instrument, the Santoor, to full acceptance within the classical solo field.
Releases
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Sampradaya
Recorded at Real World Studios during the 1998 Real World Recording Week and produced by John Leckie, this is a newly composed piece from Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma, the virtuoso of the hammered dulcimer - an instrument rare in the Indian tradition.
Further reading
Society of Sound: The Sound of Real World
Real World Studios has been the heart and soul of Society of Sound. The creative hub from which some...
Thu, 28 March 19
From Algiers to London: Abdel Ali Slimani gets an Invasion of the Heart
Abdel Ali Slimani shares the story of his music journey from Algeria to England.
Thu, 17 January 19
All In The Family
Music journalist Campbell Stevenson takes a look at the relationship between musicians and family.
Tue, 02 April 19