Instrument Making | Sitar | Backstories | Indian classical music

Speaking about the intricate complexities of the Sitar-making industry, Mr. Suman Karmakar expresses how he came into this profession, learnt his work and is now carrying forward the legacy of his forefathers.
He also explains how over time the craftsmanship has changed and the industry is facing a serious dearth of qualified artisans. Karmakar’s colleague Mr. Sunil Kumar Singha discusses the reasons behind this acute shortage of workers here in this profession.
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[@thereviewer1839]

What a great insight. It is a real shame that instrument makers, especially in India are generally not held in high regard as makers are In western countries.

[@diyprojectsandhobbies9861]

The music instrument makers can make a start by engraving their names or a have a unique symbol,symbolizing their work and decrease counterfeiters making similar instruments. How can Guitarists recognize a fake and Genuine Fender or a Stratocaster Guitar? Simple via engraved emblems and signs and these special signed instruments can be made for special customers or musicians to the craftsmans discretion.

[@ThePauloVJCastilho]

Seems to be very difficult for a foreigner to buy a sitar directly from the builder. Amazon have a indian version but it doesn't ship to my country.

[@clemalford9768]

I bought one Sitar from your father in the 1980s. I also purchased a 6 string all wood instrumental Tanpura which I still use on concert occasions. It is sad the condition of instrument makers today. Hiren Roy's shop also closed and his son, Barun whom I bought a Sitar from 20 years back now makes from his home. The cost of the instruments has gone up a lot since the first Sitar I bought from Kishori Naskar for Rs400 back in 1968. I think the government should give grants to makers to keep the tradition going as these are handcrafted instruments not like mass-produced guitars in factories.

[@sirsketches9776]

Wow you are super cool, also you looked like a master class nerd in the 60s lol.

[@Universe2929]

Namaskar Sir..! Where do you live..? I am a Sitar Student. I am Learning since 5 years. Frequently i asked the price of Sitar to Sree Barun Roy Sir.. he replied 45000 to 65000/- . Sir, please tell me.. what is the difference between the 12000/- proce Sitar and Costly Sitar. 🙏🙏 - Shrirang Kshatriya, Sitar Student Lonavala Pune Maharashtra India.

[@clemalford9768]

@@Universe2929 Usually it is more expensive with more decoration. Vilayat Khan style has single gourd and s very plain and uses only 6 strings.

[@mahuadeb]

One of the best sitar makers of India

[@user-qn6dn1ht4j]

The Elvis of sitarists !!!

[@InduZarawish]

What a tragical story...We only know to play it but we didn't know the true situation that you are facing 🙁...Respect For the instrument makers...

[@MamataTharima]

Hats off to the makers! Please have your son to continue the legacy! You are making the instruments of Lord! He will reward you more than anyone. Please continue! LOVE!

[@nipulkradmsinatagras8293]

Such a beautiful insight in making these wonderful instruments.

[@jessewilliams102]

I love making instruments! This is what I’m learning right now. Thank you for making this video.

[@guarionexfloresliranzo7893]

If we love and respect the sitar players, so feel the same for the instrument makers.

[@schak6946]

Yes you are doing an important job. All the best.

[@violinsessionswithsouro734]

I love this channel. You people are doing a very important job.

[@KaahonKommunications]

Sourojyoti Chatterjee Thanks friend. Please keep in touch.

[@Universe2929]

@@KaahonKommunications NAMASKAR SIR JI..! Bahot hi Sundar video hai. Sir, please tell me What Price of Sitar They Offers. I am Sitar Student. Learning since 6 years. I brought a Decoratsd Sitar from Miraj ( Maharashtra) at 12000/-. But after watching the video from youd Chanel i wish to buy from their. Sir, youd way to ask questions to those Sitar Makers is Very Peaceful. I really lived it. Namaskar..! ' Shrirang Kshatriya Violinists and Sitarist Lonavala Pune Maharashtra India. 🙏🙏

[@shashwatsangle7460]

Waah ! How sweet he plays

[@clemalford9768]

That is Shaheed Parvez, student of V. Khan

[@jijivsingh5760]

than bagwan bless you for all you're work

[@mystic7426]

Instrument makers themselves are responsible for the decline in demand for sitars, illogical price hikes and adamant attitudes of many sitar makers from Kolkata. Kolkata sitar makers are just not ready to evolve. I have purchased numerous sitars from Suman Karmakar, but none could meet my expectations. Lookwise, Suman's workmanship finish is excellent, but when it comes to the sound quality, I have never been satisfied. In contrast Miraj's sitar is gaining more popularity because of lesser price hikes and that Miraj sitar makers are ready to evolve as per every individual sitar player's demands. It is also obvious that an artist, in this case a sitar player will have more name and fame amongst the masses, whereas a good sitarmaker will have name and fame only amongst the sitar players and not amongst the masses of people.

[@aishikchatterjee]

My Sitar beautifully crafted by him. I am really very grateful to him for his contribution towards beautifying the mind with excellent engineering.

[@galpobiswa]

আমাকে একটু ফোন নম্বর দিতে পারবেন, আমার সেতারের জুয়াড়ি করা প্রয়োজন

[@barnyardstory]

In the west you guys would be worshiped. Instrument makers are held in very high esteem, name recognition is important with quality instruments. Additionally in the west users or "famous people" will always give credit to the makers and have custom instruments built for them. Maybe your PR needs attention, start with putting your name prominently on the instrument. They do all look the same, weather it's a sitar, violin, guitar or oboe.

[@dienamx6696]

That may help but i think the other problem is how high in demand the instruments are maybe classical indian music may not be as popular these days so less people will buy it i think it would take off in the west as a gimmicky sort of thing perhaps.

[@diyprojectsandhobbies9861]

I agree. No name.....no proof. Because of this a lot counterfeit material is on market. Fender and Stratocaster Guitar how do we know their names? Simple they engrave, type, print or whatever they can to prevent it from being counterfeited.

[@pedrova8058]

woods...

[@bir_deb]

Such an informative channel

[@nicollejones6133]

Thank you

[@stephensharma4994]

great history lesson , but i did not see them actually do their craft ...!!

[@joelrajasingh8367]

👌

[@shivamsri6208]

I wanna buy sitar from them... Cost plz ..

[@1956sanju]

It's not that these instruments' demand has declined. Today branding and advertising has become essential for every business to sustain and grow. If they want to remain in the business they need to do this.

[@pedrova8058]

cheap outsouced labor, hundreds of chin3s3 cheap instrument put tremendous pressure on small builders, in almost any field. And to survive manufacturing and selling luxury instruments you have to have very good contacts; most of the small artisans do not survive (And we aren't even considering the issue of wood, it's increasingly difficult to get them. Overexploitation)

[@RE4Maverick]

This made me very sad. I bet he plays a mean sitar. And God hears everything. :)

[@Prottay154]

সেতার,সারোদ, স্বরমন্ডল, সারেঙ্গী, তানপুরা এসবের বডি বানানো (১ম থেকে শেষ পর্যন্ত) নিয়ে একটা ভিডিও চাই।

[@RishikantTiwariSantoor]

Do you know any Santoor maker in Kolkata.. please share contact details

[@kazhilly]

Shocking……

[@sjk254]

It blows my mind how instrument makers are treated so poorly there and are treated with reverence here in the states and in Europe. You would think that they’d be in a higher cast.

[@jasonsenator6144]

How much for a sitar? I've been very sick. I'd love to have a sitar to help cure my heart condition.

[@KaahonKommunications]

Oh! Will you play Sitar or listen only?

[@jasonsenator6144]

@KaahonKommunications I play guitar mainly. I really wish to save up someday and buy a sitar. Currently I'm pretty sick so I just like listening to Ravi Shankar and a few others. There are some great players of sitar on KZbin.

[@jasonsenator6144]

@KaahonKommunications I did play in my dream though, the sitar was as tall as trees. Lol

[@diyprojectsandhobbies9861]

The instrument makers are partly to blame for the decline of their craft. They need to follow what Tabla players and makers, their efforts are paying off with Tabla receiving more recognition than Sitar, fue Tabla makers advertising on KZbin . There are no how to do videos on Sitar or any Indian instrument, many Western musicians have given videos and demonstration of Sitar and many other Indian instruments to repairs and their playing . Many Craftsman of music instruments are doing it for the the sake of it and expect a miracle to happen Indian instrument lovers are in foreign countries but they expect something miraculous to happen in India to their craft. Would the Indian instrument makers advertise teaching their skills to any foreigner, if they are willing to teach .

[@clemalford9768]

Tabla is more popular as rhythm is more international than the principles of Indian Classical Music. That is why people like Zakir Hussain get star status as he does loads of fusion stuff like Shakti. He also does percussion fusion with western electronic drums and Latin percussion.

[@galpobiswa]

আপনাদের সাথে যোগাযোগের কোনো ফোন নম্বর দিতে পারবেন?

[@papiyadutta9668]

মনটা বড় খারাপ হয়ে গেল

[@yungkhamsantoshkumarsingh6167]

Not making sitar only talking and talking thats all.

[@clemalford9768]

Don't be critical and listen to what he is saying about the condition of the milieu there in Kolkata and India. The music lovers in Kolkata are trying to preserve the art and the artisans. It was far healthier back in the 50s and 60s. when I first went there. People had more time. Many instrument makers have given up due to the nature of the skill of manufacturing these instruments that are not made in mass-produced factories.

[@agnibose]

I have seen Suman da working without any break for 4 hours just to perfect my sitar's jwari. Shut your mouth when you do not know a damn thing.

[@seanmachine]

well this was depressing as shit.

[@nebojsanesic5326]

F*****G DISGRACE!!!

[@xenomoe9519]

Yes Your Mom is

[@nonsensename1735]

Shame for the government they aren't taking this art and craft, and culture behind seriously.

[@KaahonKommunications]

Yes. You are correct. Thanks.