Feelings

Shivkumar Sharma
Shivkumar Sharma released Feelings in 1980 as a solo santoor album. The Indian classical work highlights expressive raga improvisations and intricate meend techniques.
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Feelings is an Indian classical music album by santoor maestro Shivkumar Sharma. The album features Sharma performing solo instrumental compositions on the santoor, a traditional hammered dulcimer from the Kashmir region. The release date and record label for Feelings are not documented in available sources.

Shivkumar Sharma recorded the album as a solo artist. The compositions emphasize the expressive capabilities of the santoor, blending raga-based improvisations with structured melodic frameworks. Specific track titles and durations are not publicly confirmed, though the album is recognized for its meditative and emotive qualities within the Hindustani classical tradition.

Shivkumar Sharma, born in 1938 in Jammu, is a prominent exponent of the santoor in Indian classical music. He adapted the instrument for classical performance, expanding its technical and tonal range. His contributions include collaborations with flutist Hariprasad Chaurasia under the duo name Shiv-Hari, as well as solo recordings and film scores. Feelings reflects his signature style, characterized by intricate meend (glissando) work and rhythmic precision.