Hariprasad Chaurasia

Flute player and composer of Indian music

Hariprasad Chaurasia - Flute player and composer of Indian music
Born

July 1st, 1938
87 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

India

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Renowned for contributions to Indian classical music, specialized in playing the bansuri, an Indian bamboo flute. Established a prominent career that included performances across the globe, fusing traditional Indian music with various genres. Collaborated with a wide range of artists in Indian and Western music, contributing to film scores and live performances. Served as a teacher, imparting knowledge of Indian classical music to students worldwide.

Performed in several international festivals

Composed music for numerous Bollywood films

Awarded the Padma Bhushan in 1991

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