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Q. ‘Shivkumar Sharma’ who passed away recently, is known for popularising which musical instrument?
Answer: Santoor
Notes: Legendary musician and Santoor player Pandit Shivkumar Sharma passed away recently at the age of 84. He is known for popularising the santoor instrument. Pandit Shivkumar Sharma received the prestigious Padma Shri in 1991, and the Padma Vibhushan in 2001. He has composed music for many hindi films and produced a famous concept album ‘Call of the Valley’.
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