Artist description Hari Prasad ChaurasiaWith his brilliant technique and beautiful style on the Bansuri (Bamboo Flute), Pundit Chaurasiais is most often accompanied by the great tabla player Subhankar Banerjee. Bamboo flute (Bansuri) is considered to be the original musical instrument, and is noted for being closest to the human singing voice. The richness from the fine nuances of pitch is accomplished by a subtle blowing technique and by partially covering the seven to eight finger holes. Each flute can only play in one scale.

Music Style Gandharva Veda

Musical Influences Gandharva Veda

Similar Artists Classical Musicians of India

Artist History Pandit Hari Prasad Chaurasia (born 1938) is an internationally acclaimed flute (Bansuri) master of India. In 1981, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to music, he was given the National Indian Award of the Sangeet Natak Academy in New Delhi. In 1990, Hari Prasad Chaurasia received the Gaurav Puraskar (one of the most prestigious awards) from the State Government of Maharashtra, India. He also received from the President of India, the coveted Padmabhushan award.

Group Members Hari Prasad Chaurasia and Subhankar Banerjee

Instruments Bansuri (Bamboo Flute)

Albums Melody for Creativity

Press Reviews "...full of life, rhythm and vocal inflections, charged by the spirit of true improvisation." - Washington Post “...improvisations that sizzle without ever losing elegance.” - The Village Voice "I can only marvel at how this science and art of music reflects the beauty, order and perfection which exists at every level of creation. Somehow Gandharva-Ved makes everything fit together in one incredible gift to humanity." - India Currents

Location Vlodrop, ZG - Netherlands

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