Musician and author Saskia Rao-de Haas is hailed as a pioneer for creating and introducing her own instrument, the Indian Cello to Indian Classical music. Flute Maestro Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia speaks of his disciple Saskia as “someone who has been taught by God.” Critics and audiences alike have praised her for artistic depth and technical virtuosity. She has also authored India’s first ever music curriculum Sangeet4All and over 60,000/ children have been influenced by this unique curriculum. Her latest book on Indian music history, Shāstra, was recently released at the Asia Societies in New York and Houston as a part of JLF USA.

A protégé of Sitar Maestro Ravi Shankar, Pandit Shubhendra Rao is described as “not only as a master of his instrument but also as a thinking musician, constantly endeavouring to carry his instrument beyond conventional boundaries.” Critics and connoisseurs hail him as a worthy successor to his Guru’s tradition. His relentless service in promoting Indian music has made him a highly respected figure in the field of music and education across the world.