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S u k h v i n d e r P i n k y (B h a r a j ) |
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SUKHVINDER SINGH Bharaj (Pinky) is one of
India's most dynamic tabla players who is
recognized worldwide for his unique style of
playing. He is distinct ramgarhia, with his hard
work and the blessings of Satguru ji he got
Grammy award in 1994 ( highest award in music)." |
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S.Sukhwinder
Singh Bharaj was born to Smt Amarjit Kaur Sains on 26th September
1965, Bhaini Sahib in the District of Ludihana,
Punjab.
Sri Bhaini Sahib is a spiritual Ashram, a shrine where His Holiness
Sri Satguru Jagjit Singh Ji is the spiritual leader of the Namdhari
community. His father S. Santokh Singh was a true devote of Satguru
ji.
When Sukhvinder Singh was only five years old, Sri Satguru Ji
realised his potential and destiny. He began teaching him Hindustani
Classical music and noticed the natural gift of "laya and taal" he
had within him and made him a disciple of the late Pakhawaj Samrat,
Ustad Nihal Singh ji. he was 11 year old when he send him to Banaras
Gharana to learn music. Being a child prodigy he gave his first Solo
performance at the age of 13 years at Birla Mateshwari Hall, Mumbai
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After
receiving a sound foundation in Pakawaj, Sukhvinder had a desire to learn
Tabla. Later in 1978, Sukhvinder left his home and family to study tabla
in the traditional GURUKUL, Guru Shishya Parampara, under none other than
the legendary Tabla Maestro, Pandit Kishan Maharaj, the doyen of the
famous Banaras Gharana. . Kishan Maharaj saw the potential and dedications
in the young Sukhvinder and gave him meticulous attention and tutelage.
Pt. Kishan Maharaj takes pride in mentioning "Sukhvinder" as one of his
best disciples who is carrying out the tradition of his "Banaras Baaj" (Banaras
style of Tabla playing). He is known for his keen capability to capture
the audience with his spontaneity, power, and virtuosity during his
performances. |
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Sukhvinder
has performed with India's legendary Sitarists, Pt. Ravi Shankar and Ustad
Vilayat Khan, renowned flautist Pt.Hari Prasad Chaurasia, and vocalists
none other than, Pt. Rajan Sajan Mishra, and Pt. Jasraj. Sukhvinder has
toured extensively across
USA
and India with Vishwa Mohan Bhatt. He played on the famous CD, which won a
Grammy Award In 1994, "A Meeting by the River". Sukhvinder has more than
40 CD's in the markets worldwide.
Sukhvinder has also been a featured soloist with BBC Philharmonic
Orchestra in London. Sukhvinder was also presented with the 2004 Asian
Guild Award. Sukhvinder devoted himself to the study of Rhythm.
He got married to Smt. Jaswinder
Kaur the couple is
blessed with a daughter and a son. |
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