Bio: A santoor maestro who popularised the instrument in Indian classical music.

Instrument: Santoor

Genres: Indian Classical

Personal Info: Shivkumar Sharma, born in 1938 in Jammu, India, was a virtuoso santoor player who transformed the santoor from a folk instrument into a prominent one in Indian classical music. His compositions and performances have left an indelible mark on Indian music, earning him the Padma Shri and Padma Vibhushan, among other honours.