A fine act

  His site calls him "the new face of tradition." And that claim is quite true based on his musical journey so far. Born into a family of legendary musicians, Rahul Sharma is carving a niche for himself in the world of music. He somehow manages to maintain a fine balance between the classical and the modern. If you haven't heard too much of him, then this blog is specially meant for you. A sample of his work first...

  An extremely talented young santoor player, Rahul Sharma presents the new face of an Indian classical musician who isn't afraid to tap into sounds beyond the framework of Indian classical music. Like Anoushka Shankar, Ayaan and Amaan Ali Khan, he too has a family legacy grounded in the fine art of music. Yet like the others in this elite group, he has managed to create an identity that transgresses any specific genre. It's quite interesting to note that many second or third generation musicians are attempting to work with a dual identity of sorts.

  For anyone who believes that classical music is drab or dreary, you'd be in for a surprise if you listened to Sharma's albums that are refreshing, contemporary and thoroughly enjoyable. His live shows show his extraordinary understanding of traditional music as he tours all around the world. He has composed film scores and also pursues his passion in creating new age music. New age albums like White, Time Traveler and Maya - The Illusion make for very interesting listening. Check out the video of Maya below:

He is scheduled to perform with Zakir Hussain at an upcoming show on November 14 in Ottawa. LISTEN UP to Rahul Sharma.