Hariprasad Chaurasia is a virtuoso flautist and a living legend in the realm of Indian classical music. Born on July 1, 1938, in Allahabad, India, he has graced the world with his mastery of the bansuri, the Indian bamboo flute. Initially venturing into wrestling to please his father, his heart was drawn to music, leading him to pursue flute under the tutelage of accomplished gurus like Pandit Bholanath Prasanna and later, the revered Surbahar player, Annapurna Devi, the daughter of Ustad Allauddin Khan. Chaurasia's career is a testament to his depth of knowledge, technical proficiency, and his ability to imbibe the emotional essence of a raga, enabling him to touch the souls of listeners around the globe.

Over decades of his illustrious career, Hariprasad Chaurasia has transcended cultural barriers with performances that embody the spiritual and expressive core of Indian classical music. He has not only established himself as a classical maestro but has also left his mark in the world of fusion and world music, collaborating with artists of various genres. Among his remarkable contributions to music are collaborations with Yehudi Menuhin, Jean-Pierre Rampal, and his enduring partnership with santoor maestro Shivkumar Sharma in the pioneering jugalbandi duo Shiv-Hari. His repertoire, demonstrated in his many releases like "Hari Dhwani - Raga Lalit" and "Thumris in Bhairavi, Vol. 2", showcases his prowess in both traditional compositions and innovative explorations. Renowned for his contributions to Indian music and culture, he has been bestowed with numerous awards including the Padma Vibhushan, India's second-highest civilian award. His music, often employed for its therapeutic qualities, continues to inspire and heal listeners, as seen in his works like "Reiki Healing Music – at 432 Hz" and "Music Therapy – For Motivation & Rejuvenation".

Genres

Bansuri

Hindustani Classical

Hindustani Instrumental

Indian Classical

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Shivkumar Sharma

Ravi Shankar

Zakir Hussain

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Amjad Ali Khan

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L. Subramaniam

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Kishori Amonkar

Vishwa Mohan Bhatt

Rashid Khan

Nitin Sawhney

Latest Release

Fascinating Flute - Raga Madhuvanti

Hariprasad Chaurasia

Single - Released June 28, 2024