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First sitarist ever to perform a solo set at the White House.

Published by: Team GI Youth

Rishab Rikhiram Sharma, the final disciple of Pandit Ravi Shankar, became the first sitarist ever to perform a solo set at the White House. The 24-year-old even made it to the President’s Instagram account.

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Published on 17, Jan 2023

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