SHAURYA SINGH THAPA
10 ARTISTS TO LISTEN TO IF YOU LIKE
JAYANTHI AND KUMARESH
The husband-wife duo Jayanthi and Kumaresh perfectly blend the two worlds of veena and violin for a neo-classical sound that recalls the past while reinventing the present . If you dig the work of this Carnatic duo , here are a few more classical and fusion artists that might pique your interest .
MAATI BAANI Maati Baani is a folk , classical , and fusion duo that comprises multiinstrumentalist Kartik Shah and Hindustani classical vocalist Nirali Kartik . Having collaborated with musicians from over 30 countries , the husband-wife couple shows that music has no boundaries .
AMBI SUBRAMANIAM The son of acclaimed violinist Dr . L Subramaniam , Ambi Subramaniam has grown out of the shadow of his father on his own . The 30-year-old is one of the country ’ s best violinists as of now and is also an active music educator . Coming to the latter , Ambi serves as the Associate Dean of the Subramaniam Academy of Performing Arts ( SaPa ), an institute
that trains children to become musicians .
RISHABH SEEN Hailing from Chandigarh , Rishabh Seen is a proponent of what he calls ‘ Sitar Metal ’. This fusion started when he uploaded metal covers on his sitar , eventually forming his own band called Sitar Metal . The sitar-wielding rockstar has definitely proven that no music style or instrument can be restrictive in the modern era .
BAHAUDDIN DAGAR A leading proponent of the rudra veena , Bahauddin Dagar ’ s live performances are a treat to watch even for those who are just getting acquainted with the instrument .
As he puts it himself , ‘ Veena is like an elephant . Even if one moves according to its character , it refuses you to take liberties . Being able to play veena is just the beginning ; then its shows what to do . ‘
POLY VARGHESE Grammy winning Hindustani maestro Vishwa Mohan Bhatt innovated the guitar by adding a peghead and classical strings , creating what is known as the Mohan Veena aka slide guitar . Bhatt ’ s disciple Poly Varghese is another popular slide guitar player with a slew of calming compositions . He has also proven his expertise in Rabindra sangeet and Kabeer songs .
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