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Belabaharr and Tabla Artist Pt. Naviin Gandharv (Born 20 December 1976) A young multi-talented musician who plays the unique instrument ,‘Belabaharr’ which was invented nearly 4 decades ago by Pt. Babulal Gandharv (Naviin`s father ) Belabaharr is one-of-a-kind instrument that merges the principles of Violin , Sarangi and Vocal music .He continues to drive this legacy of with single handed efforts other than playing it differently with new creativity of poetic and aesthetic feel. .Belabaharr is not just a gift to the world of music but also the pride of India. Pt.Naviin is also class distinct Tabla player with equal passion & dexterity which gives listeners a melodic and spiritual bliss developed from years of saadhna, listening and learning from great mentor legendary Ustad Allarakha and many great Maestros whom he is inspired to. Pt.Naviin`s association with great maestros has polished him to be a dynamic & versatile performer only one of its kind.It is said that melody & rhythm is a rare & uncommon combination. But with immense dedication to music Pt.Naviin lived up to his name Pt.Naviin has performed for various musical & other institutions like NCPA, ICCR, Essar Group, Lakme Fashion Week, IMG St. Xavier’s College, Vedic Celebrations, Young String Masters of India for Kanakia Art Foundation, Indus Internationals, Hindustan Times, Sahara India, Celebrate Bandra, Osho, Whistling Woods Intenationals, Adhyatmik Raj Gurukulam, Indor Stadium At, Orrissa, VLCC Events Muscat , IIC India International Centre, Azad Bhavan, Habitat Amphitheatre, JW Marriot Mumbai, Prithvi Theatre, Bhavans Cultural Centre, Art Des Film Centre, Museum Kala Ghoda, Devals Club Kolhapur, Mayo College Ajmer, Bombay Stock Exchange BSE, GSC Goregaon Sports Club, Iyengar Yogsabha, Hongkong Baptist University, Delhi International Arts Festival DIAF, IIT Powai, Upvan Sanskriti Arts Festival, Singhasth Mahakumbh etc. Pt.Naviin has been successful in creating his own audience & fan following all over by single handed efforts popularizing the Belabaharr & also been loyal to the Tabla art. The unique attribute of Pt.Naviin is he is one of the rare artists to be selected by ICCR Indian Council for Cultural Relations in both the solo instruments. Pt Naviin has conducted many lecture demonstrations and workshops of music for Essar Group, Whistling Woods International, Chinmaya mission guiding youngsters who inspired with his music Pt.Naviin has collaborated with many international artists and bands like Mala band UK ,Hangmassive band France, Tetseo Sisters , Avanti Nagral US, Hamed Soraya Iran ,Philip Mescheryakov Russia ,Istevan Jeszenski Hungary ,Falu Shah US , Raimund Imo Germany ,Ignatius Camilo India and many others An all rounded musician known for his versatility, Pt. Naviin performs music that appeals to connoisseurs of Indian classical as well as those drawn to contemporary fusion. He has proven to be a great visionary who has over the years added new dimensions to Indian classical through his highly acclaimed classical band `Anuraaj` that promotes India`s musical heritage to audiences of all age groups, all over the world. `Anuraaj` combines Indian and Western Instruments, infusing creativity in performances curated on the basis of the audience and space. With the strong belief that music breaks barriers, forges bonds and holds the key to a pleasant tomorrow, Pt. Naviin Gandharv remains dedicated to enlightening ,entertaining, educating and presenting his virtuosity to one and all.
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Ravi Chary is a professional sitar player based out of the finance capital of India, Mumbai. Originally hailing from Goa, a haven for all things musical, Ravi was destined to be a musician. Late Pt Prabhakar Chari, his father, a noted tabla player and musicologist, introduced him to the possibilities of a life rich in Indian music. He chose the sitar from a plethora of instruments made available to him by his father. Ravi is the first sitarist to have risen from the Goan landscape. His father was undoubtedly his first guru, but his foray into learning the refinements of the sitar began with Ustad Abdul Karim Khan in Goa, following which he came to Mumbai to learn from Ustad Abdul Halim Jaffer Khan. He continues his journey in sitar-dom under the teaching of Ustad Shahid Parvez Khan. The percussion guru, Trilok Gurtu, initiated him into fusion music and Ravi toured with him widely in his early days.
Sweekar Sunil Katti is a professional instrumentalist based out of the finance capital of India, Mumbai. He belongs to Etawah Gharana and follows the Gayaki Ang. His performances are a beautiful mix of contemporary and traditional Indian classical music. Music lovers and critics have appreciated Sweekar’s soulful and electrifying performances widely. He is a master of the Taal rhythm, especially the Laykari, which is something to look out for. Sweekar has performed at many prestigious music festivals in India and abroad. He is always interested in exploring new avenues of music and contribute towards innovative ideas of blending Indian classical and fusion music. Achievements: Received a scholarship from the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, 2009–10 ‘A’ graded artist by All India Radio (AIR) Sweekar’s debut solo classical album, Sur Anant, was released by the legendary Kathak Maestro Pt Birju Maharaj and Begum Parveen Sultana Featured in the list of Young World Leaders by Mosaicque International Magazine Has worked with ace western composer, Prof Sandeep Bhagwati from Germany in his project of exploring Indian music, Dhwani Sutras Has worked with many Bollywood music directors like Pritam, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, and Ustad Taufiq Qureshi to name a few Has been interviewed and played on various Television channels Played Sitar in many ad films for Taj, Askmebazar, etc. Has performed with top musicians of India like Ustad Taufiq Qureshi and Ranjit Barot Has worked on different concepts with various well-known bands like Vaditra, The Ensemble, Surya-The New Sun, and Taal-Matrix Has collaborated with many artists on their private projects and played for various fusion albums and ghazal albums
Reynold Victor or Dj Rey as he is popularly known, is a Dj and manager of an event management company from Chennai, Tamil Nadu. They provide light, sound and decoration solutions to all kind of event categories - birthday parties, weddings, anniversaries, private parties and corporate get togethers. In the industry since almost a decade, Dj Rey has a packed schedule, travelling across the length and breadth of the country, playing some cool and wonderful music.Apart from local south Indian languages, he loves to play Bollywood and English music at his parties. His selection of music and lighting is precise and crisp. Dj Rey and his event management company offer tailor made options as suited to the occasion. This strikes a fine balance between budget and quality for his clients, something which is very rare in the industry nowadays. This helps the people to enjoy at a very affordable cost. “Let the music spread,” is his motto and that is exactly what he does at all his shows. Be it children’s parties or weddings, Dj Rey takes the dance floor by storm and provides a scintillating experience for all.
Arpit Manaktala is a percussionist based out of Chandigarh. He is a very talented musician. He has been playing for more than six years now. He began learning tabla at early age of six. Began with light tabla learning, he has entered into classical sphere as well. He has been learning classical tabla from last six years. Now he has added several instruments to his set like djembe, cajon, darbuka, drums, and bongos as well. He plays with ghazal singers, bands, and folk singers.
