ONE of the UK's leading players of the Indian sitar, Viram Jasani, will play at Presteigne Assembly Rooms on Saturday.

He has been in the public eye ever since he played another Indian instrument, the tabla, on a Led Zeppelin album.

He recently completed a series about the music of Northern India for the BBC.

His programme, with tabla player Hanif Khan, begins at 7.30pm.

Booking is advised. Tickets at £7 and £5 are available on 01544 260577.

Sounds of the sitar