Deepak Ram

Deepak Ram is a South African-born bansuri maestro of Indian heritage, known for blending Indian classical traditions with global sounds like jazz and flamenco. Born in 1960 during apartheid, his early life in Lenasia was steeped in cultural contrasts—jazz records from his brothers mixed with Bollywood soundtracks from his parents—while his first flute was a DIY drainpipe experiment. A senior disciple of Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia, he earned a 2000 South African Music Award for *Searching for Satyam* and has collaborated with artists ranging from jazz pianist Darius Brubeck to electronic group Juno Reactor (contributing to *The Matrix Revolutions* soundtrack). His recent Malayalam film tracks (*Matka*, *Mr. Celebrity*) showcase his adaptability across genres and languages.

A globetrotting performer and educator, Ram holds a Master’s in Music from Rhodes University and has taught at institutions like the University of California, Santa Cruz. His work balances deep reverence for Hindustani ragas with playful genre-crossing, like tackling John Coltrane’s “Giant Steps” on bamboo flute. Though raised under apartheid’s restrictions, his music embodies a liberated, borderless creativity.

Genres

Experimental

Electronic

Jazz

Contemporary Classical

New Age

Fusion Music

Indian Classical

Bollywood

Flamenco

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Latest Release

Sacred Breath

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Ep - 6 Tracks - Released April 28, 2025