Alan James Creative Bursaries 2019
The English Folk Dance and Song Society have awarded four new bursaries.
Thu, 08 August 19
Rahul Sharma
Rahul Sharma is a master of the santoor which is a similar instrument to the hammered dulcimer. Sharma is the son of Shivkumar Sharma and both father and son are renowned for their skill on this instrument.
They have transformed it from a Kashmiri folk item to a respected instrument in Indian classical circles.
Rahul Sharma recorded Music of the Himalayas in 2002. The album is a beautiful live recording of intricate and soul-stirring instrumental music that evokes the atmosphere of the breathtaking Himalayas.
The album brings together expertly both traditional folk and classical influences.
Releases
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Music of the Himalayas
Rahul Sharma is a master of the santoor, which is a similar instrument to the hammered dulcimer. This album is a beautiful live recording of intricate and soul-stirring instrumental music that evokes the atmosphere of the breathtaking Himalayas. The album expertly brings together both traditional folk and classical influences.
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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
Historic Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan live recording set for July release
Real World Records marks 30th anniversary with two Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan albums and new compilation.
Wed, 05 June 19
7 East African artists performing at this year’s Ongala Music Festival
Named after the late Remmy Ongala, the event showcases exciting new East African talent.
Fri, 09 August 19
The beauty of simple things: Saul Leiter
American photographer Saul Leiter's work features on the cover of an upcoming Real World release.
Tue, 06 August 19