Rishab Rikhiram Sharma, the final disciple of Pandit Ravi Shankar, became the first sitarist ever to perform a solo set at the White House. The 24-year-old even made it to the President’s Instagram account.
First sitarist ever to perform a solo set at the White House.
Published by: Team GI Youth
Published on 17, Jan 2023
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