In an interview with SBS Hindi, Mr Desai explained and demonstrated the technicality of 'sur' and 'lay' that Pt Shiv Kumar Sharma skilfully introduced to this ancient folk musical instrument.
"Fusion music is another genre, and I prefer to concentrate only on classical music. But those who compose fusion music need to have knowledge of classical music, or else one cannot create a musical piece," Mr Desai said.
Artists during a Melbourne Concert Source: Supplied / Jay Dabgar
Melbourne based tabla player Jay Dabgar will accompany him on stage. He is a celebrated tabla performer of classical Hindustani as well as the fusion music, and has accompanied many noted musical artists of India.
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