Sitar

Sitar music, originating in India around the 13th century, is what happens when you take a stringed instrument, add a generous dollop of intricate riffs, and invite a few hours of patience to the party. Characterised by its resonant tones and the ability to transport listeners to a meditative state or an existential crisis, depending on your preference, it's essentially the soundtrack for pondering life’s great mysteries or just having a sit down. Impressively, it’s also made its way into the charts, proving that any instrument can achieve pop stardom if played with enough flair and the occasional psychedelic vibe.