Aashish Khan Debsharma (born 5 December 1939) is an Indian classical musician, a player of the Sarode. He was nominated for a Grammy Award in 2006 in the 'Best World Music' category for his album "Golden Strings of the Sarode". He is also a recipient of the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award. Besides being a performer, composer, and conductor, he is also an adjunct professor of Indian classical music at the California Institute of the Arts, and the University of California at Santa Cruz, in the United States.

An Archival photo of Pandit Nayan Ghosh with Pandit Budhaditya Mukherjee at Mumbai's Nehru Centre - 1987.
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Pandit Maniram (8 December 1910 – 16 May 1985) was a Hindustani Classical vocalist of the Mewati Gharana. Maniram was the eldest son and disciple of Pandit Motiram and the guru and elder brother of Pandit Jasraj.

Syahi : Function and Application ••

Syahi (also known as gaab, ank, satham or karanai) is the tuning paste applied to the head of many South Asian percussion instruments like the Dholki, Tabla, Madal, Mridangam, Khol and Pakhavaj.

• Overview :

Syahi is usually black in colour, circular in shape and is made of a mixture of flour, water and iron filings. Originally, syahi was a temporary application of flour and water. Over time it has evolved into a permanent addition.

• Function :

Flat Back Tambura (Tamburi) or Tanpura