Pandit Debashish Bhattacharya narrates his journey as a slide guitar innovator who brought Indian classical music to global recognition. His talk highlights how innovation and tradition can merge to inspire new generations A Grammy-nominated maestro and inventor of the “Trinity of Guitars” and Pushpa Veena, Pandit Debashish Bhattacharya has performed in 2,000+ concerts worldwide. Recipient of the BBC World Music Award and inducted into the World Music Hall of Fame, he is globally acclaimed for his fusion of heritage and innovation in Indian music. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx