Artist description Amar Nath, a sixth generation flute player has been playing the bamboo flute since the age of seven. He has toured the world several times playing for Maharishi's Festival of Music for World Peace in Europe, Asia and North America. He has recorded many CD's and audio tapes, and is a regular performer on Indian national television and radio. His position as lead flutist with the National Orchestra of India qualifies him as one of the most respected performers on the bamboo flute in India today. He is accompanied by Somnath Mukhergee on tabla, and by Sukhamar Chandra on swarmandal.Bamboo flute (Bansuri)Considered to be the original musical instrument, the bamboo flute 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 Indian Musicians

Group Members Amar Nath

Instruments Bamboo Flute (Bansuri)

Albums Rain Melody (Ragu Megha)

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

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