Credits:
A masterclass by an Indian Music Teacher who delivers a stunning musical performance on Solo Sitar. Also available as a Sitar and Tabla Duet.
Training:
He began studying Indian classical music in the 1970’s using the traditional master/pupil method, eventually becoming proficient in the understanding and use of Rag and Tal, (Melody and Rhythm), and also with the improvisational techniques associated with Northern Indian classical music conventions.
He is an Associate Lecturer at a UK University in the UK, teaching Indian Music, World Music and Ethnomusicology modules.
Style:
Sitar soloist. Also available as a Sitar and Tabla Duet. with or without backing tracks. Instruments played: sitar, tabla, tabla tarang, darrabouka, daf, cajon, riq, udu, mouth harps, djembe, shakers, woodblocks etc.
Playing Experience:
He has played at hundreds of Village Halls, Festivals, Weddings and Business Events, including arts centres, music venues, arts festivals, Melas etc. as well as private events such as parties, weddings, functions etc. throughout Devon, Cornwall, Somerset, Dorset, South Wales, Bristol and across the South West. He is available for performances & workshops throughout the UK.
He has performed regularly throughout the West Country and nationally, getting involved in a wide variety of collaborations and recordings with Classical Indian musicians. In addition he has worked with practitioners from other musical and artistic genres including Jazz, Rock, Folk, World and Western Classical Music, Dance, and Movement. He has also been involved in a number of school and community arts projects using Indian Folk and Classical music as a focus for inter-disciplinary study.
Recordings and Session Work:
He has recorded many albums and for many years has contributed to recording sessions with other professional musicians.
He has played at hundreds of Village Halls, Festivals, Weddings and Business Events, including arts centres, music venues, arts festivals, Melas etc. as well as private events such as parties, weddings, functions etc. throughout Devon, Cornwall, Somerset, Dorset, South Wales, Bristol and across the South West. He is available for performances & workshops throughout the UK.
He has performed regularly throughout the West Country and nationally, getting involved in a wide variety of collaborations and recordings with Classical Indian musicians. In addition he has worked with practitioners from other musical and artistic genres including Jazz, Rock, Folk, World and Western Classical Music, Dance, and Movement. He has also been involved in a number of school and community arts projects using Indian Folk and Classical music as a focus for inter-disciplinary study.
Recordings and Session Work:
He has recorded many albums and for many years has contributed to recording sessions with other professional musicians.
Repertoire:
Morning Ragas
Ahir Bhairav
Asavari
Bhairav
Bhairavi
Bhatiyar
Buhpal Todi
Bibhas
Biliskhani Todi
Gujari Todi
Lalit
Afternoon Ragas
Brindabani Sarang
Bhimpalsi
Dhani
Multani
Shuddh Sarang
Also available as a Sitar and Tabla Duet.
Morning Ragas
Ahir Bhairav
Asavari
Bhairav
Bhairavi
Bhatiyar
Buhpal Todi
Bibhas
Biliskhani Todi
Gujari Todi
Lalit
Afternoon Ragas
Brindabani Sarang
Bhimpalsi
Dhani
Multani
Shuddh Sarang
Also available as a Sitar and Tabla Duet.
Evening Ragas
Bageshri
Bhupali
Chandrakauns
Desh
Durga
Jhinjoti
Kafi
Kedar
Khamaj
Kirvani
Marwa
Malgungi
Malkauns
Piloo
Rageshri
Shankara
Shyam kalyan
Shri
Yaman
Spring Raga
Hindol
Bageshri
Bhupali
Chandrakauns
Desh
Durga
Jhinjoti
Kafi
Kedar
Khamaj
Kirvani
Marwa
Malgungi
Malkauns
Piloo
Rageshri
Shankara
Shyam kalyan
Shri
Yaman
Spring Raga
Hindol
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