Which instrument Hariprasad Chaurasia plays?

Which instrument Hariprasad Chaurasia plays?

Hariprasad Chaurasia, Hariprasad also spelled Hari Prasad, (born July 1, 1938, Allahabad, United Provinces, British India [now in Uttar Pradesh, India]), Indian flutist in the Hindustani classical tradition whose performances and compositions brought global recognition to the bansuri, a simple side-blown bamboo flute.

When was Hariprasad Chaurasia born?

July 1, 1938 (age 83 years)
Hariprasad Chaurasia/Date of birth

Where was Hariprasad Chaurasia born?

Prayagraj, India
Hariprasad Chaurasia/Place of birth

Who is the son of Hariprasad Chaurasia?

Rajiv Chaurasia
Ajay ChaurasiaVinay Chaurasia
Hariprasad Chaurasia/Sons

He has three sons Vinay, Ajay and Rajeev, five granddaughters and a single grandson. His nephew Rakesh Chaurasia is also a flautist.

Who is the teacher of Hariprasad Chaurasia?

Annapurna Devi
The right notes. The music of Silsila owes as much to the collaborative genius of Shiv–Hari (santoor player Shivkumar Sharma and flautist Hariprasad Chaurasia) as it does to the intense training Hariprasad was receiving in classical music and flute-playing techniques from his new guru, Annapurna Devi.

Who is Hari Prasad Chaurasia?

Hariprasad Chaurasia, Hariprasad also spelled Hari Prasad, (born July 1, 1938, Allahabad, United Provinces, British India [now in Uttar Pradesh, India]), Indian flutist in the Hindustani classical tradition whose performances and compositions brought global recognition to the bansuri, a simple side-blown bamboo flute.

Is Hariprasad Chaurasia left-handed or right-handed?

Another version is that she only agreed to teach him after he took the decision to switch from right-handed to left-handed playing to show her his commitment. In any case Chaurasia plays left-handed to this day. Apart from classical music, Hariprasad has collaborated with Shivkumar Sharma, forming a group called Shiv-Hari.

What is the real name of Chaurasia?

Chaurasia was born in Allahabad (1938) (officially called Prayagraj) in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. His mother died when he was 6. He had to learn music without his father’s knowledge, as his father wanted him to become a wrestler.

Who is Hariprasad Kalyan?

Apart from classical music, Hariprasad has collaborated with Shivkumar Sharma, forming a group called Shiv-Hari. The pair composed music for many popular movies, including Silsila and Chandni, and created some highly popular songs.

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