Debashish Bhattacharya recently mesmerized audiences with his unique Hindustani slide guitar at a Tiny Desk concert. Bhattacharya's creation, a blend of a Hawaiian lap steel guitar and Indian sounds, produces fluid melodies with a touch of blues. Accompanied by his daughter on vocals and his brother on tabla, Bhattacharya's music fuses North Indian classical music with contemporary elements. He is a renowned Indian classical musician, composer, and educator known for redefining Indian classical music on the slide guitar and introducing new playing techniques. With Grammy nominations and several world music awards to his credit, Bhattacharya's innovative instruments and compositions have cemented his place in the music industry. His recent creation, the Pushpa Veena, stands out for its unique construction with a top made of animal skin. Bhattacharya's significant contributions to music have earned him accolades, including being inducted into the World Music Hall of Fame in 2022.