Shubhendra Rao

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Shubhendra Rao
Shubhendra Rao performing at the residence of Brazilian Ambassador to India
Background information
Born	Karnataka, India
Genres	Indian Classical
Occupation	Musician
Instrument(s)	Sitar, Vocals, Harmonium, Tanpura, Piano
Years active	1987–present
Website	shubhendrarao.com

Subhendra Rao is an Indian composer and sitar player. He is a classical musician as well as a collaborator working with musicians from different genres across the world. He has performed at venues and festivals such as the Kennedy Center, Carnegie Hall, Broadway, the Sydney Opera House, the National Arts Festival, the Théâtre de la Ville, the Dover Lane Music Conference, and St. Xavier's College Ahmedabad. A protégé of Ravi Shankar, he is acknowledged by critics and connoisseurs alike as a worthy successor to his teacher's tradition.