The sitar's distinctive sound is produced by a gently curved surface that makes each note bloom before it settles, an effect ...

This is one of a series of profiles on the musicians who make up the Mission District. Read our stories on the Mission “Blues Man” and a sharply-dressed Mexican folksinger. After studying the sitar ...

Renowned sitarist Rishab Rikhiram Sharma's 'Sitar for Mental Health India Tour 2026' finale in Delhi highlights the revival of traditional music with a wellness focus. The tour, supported by Delhi's ...

George Harrison’s sitar is looking to come together with a new owner. The late Beatles musician’s distinctive Indian instrument will go up for grabs Thursday by Nate D. Sanders Auctions — with bidding ...

Playing to a huge gathering of people at New Chandigarh, sitarist Rishab Rikhiram Sharma’s immersive performance as part of ...

The Internet is littered with all sorts of Meshuggah covers and it's always fun to watch fans play through some of their favorite songs. Some of these videos span the range from guitar, drums, bass, ...

Rothman is managing editor at TIME. Ravi Shankar in 1955 Rothman is managing editor at TIME. Ravi Shankar, the man who made traditional Indian sitar music popular worldwide, didn’t shoot to fame ...

As The Beatles were recording the groundbreaking Revolver album, an odd thing occurred in the annals of rock ‘n’ roll history. On “Taxman,” a track written and sung by George Harrison, Paul McCartney ...