Gurdev Singh (musician)
Gurdev Singh | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 15, 1948 India[1] |
| Died | February 10, 2025 (aged 77) |
| Genres | Hindustani classical music |
| Instrument | sarod |
| Website | Official website |
Gurdev Singh (15 January 1948 - 10 Feb 2025) [2] was an Indian-born musician based in London who played the plucked string instrument sarod.[3] Singh studied under sarod player Amjad Ali Khan, could play the instrument dilruba, and also sung Hindustani classical music.[3] He performed on the 1993 album Fate of Nations by English rock singer Robert Plant.[4] Singh has played internationally and taught students in England.[3]
Gurdev Singh performed extensively during the 80s and 90s. He taught Dilruba and Sarod to over 1000 students globally. One of his most senior students is Gurbaksh Matharu.
References
- ^ "Biography - Shri Gurdev Singh". Surnaad Music Academy. Retrieved 17 May 2010.
- ^ https://kukasikhs.com/kukasikhs-wp/?page_id=789
- ^ a b c Massey, Reginald (1996). The Music of India. Abhinav Publications. p. 150. ISBN 81-7017-332-9.
- ^ Murthi, R. S. (9 June 1993). "Plant Is All For The Environment". New Straits Times. p. 28.
External links
- "Surnaad Music Academy". Official website.