Strings of the World

Strings of the World is an eclectic world music collective uniting North Indian classical traditions, Persian percussion, Western grooves, and Scandinavian vocal artistry. The ensemble reimagines traditional folk forms through a contemporary lens, moving fluidly between meditative acoustic passages and high-energy fusion.

The group's melodic and vocal identity is led by acclaimed Hindustani violinist Sharat Chandra Srivastava and Norwegian vocalist Guro Kverndokk. Their expressive interplay is enriched by Ashwin Krishnan’s atmospheric keyboard textures and Ujjwal’s versatile, cross-genre guitar lines.

Anchoring the sound is a dynamic rhythm section where Gyan Singh’s tabla and Sina Fakhroddin’s Persian tombak lock into intricate polyrhythms. Supported by Sachin Goyal on bass and Aditya Dutta on drums, the band seamlessly weaves intricate ragas and global meters into a powerful cross-cultural soundscape.