Thakur Chakrapani Singh - Guitar and Veena

Title: Thakur Chakrapani Singh - Guitar and Veena Category: Indian Music Instrumental / Other Indian Instrument Players / North America / United States / Nevada Clicks: 3 Listing has been added: Jul 26, 2012

Thakur Chakrapani Singh, an innovative Kachhapi Veena player (Indian Classical Guitarist) with his own style, belongs to the royal family of INDIA . His childhood had a marvelous blend of Sur and Taal as his family always invited musicians and distinguished artists which gave him chance to listen to vocalists and musicians of all hues. Initially, he got inspired by his mother and started learning 'Dhrupad'(an ancient music form of India which is also played onVEENA) from Pt. Vidur Mallick at his tender years. Later he developed his interest towards instrumental music and he choose 'Guitar' as his favorite instrument. Chakrapani's unique style of VEENA (Indian Classical Guitar)vadan highlights the strokes of Sarod and the Da,Dir,Dir. He is the only VEENA (Indian Classical Guitar) player to follow this style. Thakur Chakrapani Singh has improved the tonal quality of his instrument by adding 26 more strings in "Tarab" "Chikari "creating a new look in his own modification.