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My Featured Performances: Sitar, Jugalbandi, and Global Collaborations

byShubhendra RaoPerforms at venues and events across IndiaStarts from₹2,75,000 per performance (60-90 mins)View full gallery

Music is my life—a divine journey I have been blessed to share with audiences worldwide. This collection highlights some of my most cherished performances, from traditional solo sitar recitals and intimate duets with my wife, Saskia, to grand orchestral collaborations that bridge musical worlds.

A moment of pure connection with my wife, Saskia Rao-de Haas, during a sitar and cello jugalbandi. Our music is a dialogue, a blend of Indian and Western traditions that speaks directly from the soul.

In conversation with the tabla, a key element of my solo Hindustani classical performances. This is the heart of the Maihar Gharana tradition, a deep, meditative experience I love sharing with audiences.

A glimpse into a recording session with my family, The Rao Trio. It is a blessing to create music with my wife Saskia on cello and our son Ishaan on piano. This is the sound of our home.

Performing my Guru Pandit Ravi Shankar's Sitar Concerto No. 1 with the Guayaquil Municipal Orchestra in Ecuador. It is an honor to bring the sound of the sitar to a full philharmonic orchestra, bridging worlds through music.

An intimate practice session, exploring the nuances of Raga Kausi Bhairav. These moments of spontaneous improvisation and creation are the foundation of my musical life.

A magical candlelight concert in a 12th-century monastery in Spain. Performing in such unique and atmospheric settings allows the music to take on a whole new dimension.

A special Hindustani-Carnatic jugalbandi, uniting the musical traditions of North and South India. This performance with the wonderful veena artist Dr. Suma Sudhindra was a beautiful exploration of shared culture.

I am truly honored to have been invited to join The Recording Academy as a professional member. This recognition from my peers at the Grammys is a humbling and deeply gratifying moment in my journey.

About Featured

When you book me for a performance, you are not just getting background music. You are inviting a deeply researched, traditional Hindustani classical experience or a tailored fusion dialogue. Whether it is a solo sitar recital or a jugalbandi with the Indian cello, my setup requires a dedicated sound engineer and a mandatory acoustic check to ensure the subtle frequencies of the sitar and cello are perfectly balanced for your venue.

Performing across India and globally since 1970. — Approved by the tribe

Shubhendra Rao

Performs at venues and events across IndiaStarts from ₹2,75,000 per performance (60-90 mins)

I have spent my life dedicated to the sitar, guided by the wisdom of my Guru, Pt. Ravi Shankar. My mission is to share the joy and spiritual depth of this music, whether it is through a meditative solo performance or a vibrant collaboration with my family.