Gurdev Singh (musician)

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Gurdev Singh
Born(1948-01-15)January 15, 1948
India [1]
DiedFebruary 10, 2025(2025-02-10) (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

  1. ↑ "Biography - Shri Gurdev Singh". Surnaad Music Academy. Retrieved 17 May 2010.
  2. ↑ https://kukasikhs.com/kukasikhs-wp/?page_id=789
  3. 1 2 3 Massey, Reginald (1996). The Music of India. Abhinav Publications. p. 150. ISBN   81-7017-332-9.
  4. ↑ Murthi, R. S. (9 June 1993). "Plant Is All For The Environment". New Straits Times . p. 28.


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