Mystical Music of The Mountains - Kashmiri Santoor concert

Described as the sound of the Himalayas, the Kashmiri Santoor is an ancient instrument with a sweet sound coming from its 100 strings played with hammers in the unique style        of the Indian masters. Santoor is revered for an ethereal sound that is both  meditational and uplifting.

Vinay Desai is a disciple of Shiv Kumar Sharma the legend of the Santoor (Womadelaide favourite)  He carries the stylistic legacy of the great Shiv Kumar Sharma in his playing and has performed in India, Canada, USA, Bahamas, Argentina and now Australia.

He is joined on tablas by Jay Dabgar, Australia ‘s  celebrated tabla performer who has accompanied many great musical artists from India. Jay is a leading exponent of classical Hindustani tablas   as well as a dynamic  experimenter of Indian fusion music.