Sitar maestro Niladri Kumaar is hailed as a maverick musician and composer, a celebrated ambassador, and an iconic figure in Indian music, renowned for his compelling and innovative style. He frequently collaborated with the late Zakir Hussain, including a sold-out concert presented by WMI at the Skirball Center in 2022. Together, their sitar-tabla duo became one of the most beloved and significant partnerships in the music world. ‘The Space Between the Notes’ is an extraordinary recording of their live concert in Mumbai, India, marking their only recorded performance together.

The inspiration behind the project is the concept that music bridges the gaps between people and places by transcending cultural and linguistic barriers. Niladri’s electric sitar (zitar), combined with the more traditional sounds of tabla, keys, and drums, offers a fresh interpretation of centuries-old traditional Indian music.