Then, a note floats in—gentle, slow, unmistakably Indian. It trembles through the air like a breeze, caressing your mind, stirring something deep within you. That’s the magic of the sitar.

Music: Sitar Player; Music: Sitar Player. 3 minute read. TIME. March 25, 1957 12:00 AM GMT-5. ... Glancing at the drummer to the right of him, Ravi Shankar cradled his sitar in his arms, ...

Read about Rishab Rikhiram Sharma, a New York-based sitar player, and his focus on modernising the sitar. Discover how he uses music therapy for mental health and learn about his upcoming projects.

American sitarist David Pontbriand will perform at the Oasis of Music from 12:30-1 p.m. on Wednesday Oct. 19, at Trinity Church in Lewiston. Pontbriand began his journey with the sitar in 1973.

The Music of India Ensemble will perform as part of the Westwood Village Concert Series on Thursday. The performance will feature a sitar, which is typically used in Indian classical music.