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Sitar Sensation Rishab Sharma Pioneers Cross-Cultural Collaboration on DJ AG Live Session
18 Oct
Summary
- First neo-classical artist to perform on globally acclaimed DJ AG Live Session
- Blended intricate Indian ragas with vibrant pop culture beats
- Captivated hundreds of onlookers in London with 30-minute electrifying set

In a groundbreaking cross-cultural collaboration, sitar sensation Rishab Rikhiram Sharma has become the first-ever neo-classical artist to grace the stage of the globally acclaimed DJ AG Live Session. This milestone event, which took place last month in London, has previously featured world-renowned names like Will Smith, Idris Elba, Rita Ora, and Ed Sheeran.
Rishab's electrifying performance brought the timeless charm of Indian ragas to a modern street busking setting, captivating hundreds of onlookers. Blending intricate traditional melodies with the vibrant pulse of pop culture, the young sitar prodigy delivered a genre-fluid 30-minute set that featured fan favorites like 'Tandavam', 'Tumhi Dekho Na', and 'The Burning Ghat'. This groundbreaking collaboration not only celebrated the adaptability of Indian classical sounds but also showcased how tradition and innovation can converge to create something fresh and globally resonant.
Reflecting on the experience, Rishab expressed, "Representing the rich legacy of the sitar and India's cultural heritage in contemporary formats is not just a personal milestone; it's a celebration of cultural pride and the enduring beauty of Indian neo-classical traditions." With this pathbreaking collaboration, Rishab continues to redefine the global soundscape, positioning Indian traditional music at the intersection of heritage and modernity, and amplifying the 'sound of New India' to audiences worldwide.