harmonium player from last 20 years
Punjabi dhol player and Rajasthan Dhol player and
Prakash Ulliyeri is a professional keyboardist based out of Kochi, Kerala. He has been performing for more than a decade now. Prakash has played LIVE at many stage events with several big-shot musicians. Hailing from the land of Kerala, which has glorious cultural tradition, Prakash is one of the renowned keyboard and harmonium artists. At the age of eight, he moved on to the professional world of music. Prakash is one of the most able and intellectual students from the renowned Chembai Memorial Music College, Kerala.
Rhythm Slaves is a LIVE band based out of Ludhiana, Punjab. Some of the band’s influences are Sonu Nigam and Neha Kakkar. The band is open for collaborations, concerts, shows, mixes, and jugal bandi. The versatile act plays genres like Sufi, classical, western, hip hop, folk, rock, Bollywood, etc. Band Members: Raj Kumar Neha Manjeet Atkaan Sunny Dhanjal Sumreet Kumar Sandeep Singh Amarjit Singh Aman Shanky
At this point, the two Wadali Brothers USTAD PURAN CHAND WADALI and USTAD PIYARE LAL WADALI require no presentations for those acquainted with the patterns and specialists of the music world, particularly those connected with the sufi style of singing . The Wadali Brothers (Ustad Puranchand Wadali & Piyarelal Wadali) are Sufi artists and artists from Village "Master KI WADALI" the Birth Place Of Dhan Shree Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji (The Sixth Guru Of Sikhs) in the Amritsar District in Punjab, India. Naturally introduced to the fifth era of artists given to singing the messages of Sufi holy people, the Wadali Brothers fiddled with the most sudden of callings before they got to be Sufi artists. While Padamshree Ustad Puranchand Wadali, the senior sibling, was a customary in an akhara (wresting house) for a long time, Pyarelal added to the pitiful family wage by assuming the part of Krishna in the town Rasleela. In spite of the fact that neither of them undertook any musical classes, the Wadali siblings now masters in the music world generally in light of their devoted way to deal with learning and understanding extraordinary Indian established music which keeps running in their blood, their dad Shri Thakur Dass Ji, forced Puranchand Wadali into music. Puranchand Wadali contemplated music from commended experts like Pandit Shri Durga Dass Ji of the Patiala Gharana. Pyarelal was prepared by his senior sibling, whom he considers his guide and master even today. Tranquility is their trademark not at all like on account of numerous different specialists, their first musical execution outside their town was in Harballabh Temple in Jalandhar. The couple went to Jalandhar to perform at the Harballabh Sangeet Sammelan however they were not permitted to sing in light of the fact that their appearance did not pass. Disillusioned, they chose to make a musical offering at the Sangeet Sammelan Jallandhar, where an official of All India Radio, Jalandhar, spotted them and recorded their first tune.The Wadali Brothers sing in the gurbani, kaafi, ghazal and bhajan category of music. They live in their ancestral house in Guru ki Wadali, and instruct music to the individuals who guarantee to protect it. They don't charge their devotees, and lead an extremely basic life given to the celestial one. Empowered by the interest demonstrated by his audience members, they have faith in the Sufi custom profoundly. They see themselves as a medium through which the ideology of incredible holy people must reach on to others. They have never reveled monetarily and they have just a modest bunch of recording to their name (generally from live shows). They have faith in singing openly as respect to the perfect one. They don't feel exceptionally good in utilizing electronic devices as a part of their music, and weight on Alaap and Taans. They trust that ethereal heights must be accomplished in the event that you sing energetically, in a free environment. They are especially quiet in expressing the verses of Baba Farid Sahib Ji, Baba Bulle Shah Ji, Shah Hussain Ji, Saif-Ul-Maluk Ji, Shiv Kumar Battalvi. The expressions of Sufi Fakirs like Amir Khusrou Sahib and others are truth of their music. Wadali Brothers have gone to numerous other Cultural Programs in United States Of America, United Kingdom, Canada, Pakistan, Dubai, Singapore and number of different nations. As of late they ventured into the universe of Bollywood music, rendering music executive and essayist Gulzar's deep verses in their unique style in the following movies - 1. Dhoop 2. Pinjar 3. Teen Ki Chabi 4. Mausam 5. Tanu marries Manu 6. Schoolmate and numerous more Films. Likewise on the cards is a narrative which the Discovery Channel is wanting to make on them. Discography - 1. Aa Mil Yaar 2. Paigham-e-Ishq 3. Ishq Musafir 4. Folk Music of Punjab 5. Yaad Piya Ki 6. Tere Naal Prita Pakiya Awards - 1. Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, 1991 2. Tulsi Award, 1992 3. Punjab Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, 2003 4. Ustad Puranchand Wadali was rewarded the PADAM SHREE honor by the late President Of India Dr. A P J Abdull Kallam, 2005
It won't be wrong to call Armaan Ali Reza Dehlvi a prodigy when it comes to Indian classical instruments and Sufism. Armaan Ali Reza Dehlvi, son of Sadia Dehlvi, Columnist and author of 'Sufism: The Heart of Islam & The Sufi Courtyard', has been studying Indian classical music and tabla since a very young age. He produces a variety of music, plays LIVE at events and also composes background music for short films. Armaan can lay his hands on tanpura, tabla, morchung, darbukha, harmonium, daf, dholak and little bit of guitar.
Sanjay RS is a multitalented musician from Bangalore who has the knowledge of playing more than one instrument. He is not a worldly recognised artist yet but has the passion and potential to be one. Sanjay is a musician who can play the piano, keyboard, guitar, violin, flute, harmonica, drums, tabla and much more. He has performed at various events and shows and is looking for a platform to show off his talents.
String of Joy is an Indian Music Band which is widely recognized for its eclectic approach of playing music. This emerging band comprises of passionate and hard-working members who deliver powerful music. The Band specializes in genres such as Pop, Sufi and Rock but can play all styles of Indian classical music with ease. The musical style of the band varies from Sufi to Rock and Classic to Modern music. They perform Bollywood Old/New, Mashups , Sufi Medleys Old/New, Each of the band members if dedicated towards creating quality music and aims to be one of the top independent bands of India. The band has been around for over 6 years now and has lived up to the expectations of it audience. Sunil Munshi who is a vocalist for the band is known for his keen knowledge and understanding of music. He started learning classical music and vocals at the age of 10 and has completed in MA in Vocal. He is a brilliant composer and can play Guitar, Keyboard, Harmonium & Percussion instruments. He has performed in various talent shows and has been awarded for the same. Whatever the genre his singing can put your ears to harmony.
Chayan & Smiti is an indie-acoustic LIVE duo based out of the capital city of India, New Delhi, India. The best thing about the two musicians is that their songs evolved from random jam sessions. The duo mainly experiments with harmonies, and enjoys writing about special life events. Influences: Norah Jones, Hiatus Kaiyote, Lianne La Havas, Kings of Convenience, The Bird and the Bee, John Mayer, The Staves, Patty Griffin, Daughter, Stevie Wonder, John Legend, Lake Street Dive, Zero 7, Nick Drake, Sting.
harmonium and vocal artist from last 20 years
