Ravi Chary
Ravi Chary | |
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 Ravi Chary playing the sitar. | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Ravindra Prabhakar Chary |
| Born | 26 December 1965 |
| Origin | Panaji, Goa, India |
| Genres | Hindustani Classical Music, Jazz, Fusion, World Music, Classical Music |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument | Sitar |
| Years active | 1990s–present |
| Website | www |
Ravi Chary (Marathi: रवि चारी; born 26 December 1965) is an Indian sitar player known for his Hindustani Classical and experimental music. He studied music with his father, Prabhakar Chary, Abdul Karim Khan, Abdul Halim Jaffer Khan, and Shahid Parvez. He has been nominated for two Grammy Awards, for the albums Miles from India (2008)[1][2] and Ravi Chary Crossing (2012).[3]
Background
[edit]Chary was born in Panaji, Goa to a family of musicians from the Chari community of artists. His father, Prabhakar Chary, who was a musicologist and tabla maestro, began his musical training.[4] His training continued in sitar at the Goa Kala Akademi with Professor Abdul Karim Khan of the Dharwad tradition of Rahimat Khan. Afterwards, he studied Jafferkhani baaj with Abdul Halim Jaffer Khan of the Indore tradition. He currently studies the Etawah tradition with Shahid Parvez.[5]
Career
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Chary has performed extensively across India as a soloist, fusion ensemble player, and jazz player.[6] He has proven popular with audiences and performed alongside maestros like Alla Rakha, Kishori Amonkar, Sultan Khan, Suresh Talwalkar, Louis Banks, Sivamani, and others.[7][8]
Teaching
[edit]Chary pioneered a sitar symphony featuring his leading students.[9]
Artistry
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Critics have described Chary's performances as an "unforgettable experience."[10] His albums have been received with critical acclaim.[11]
Awards and recognition
[edit]- Fellowship, Ministry of Human Resources Development (India)
- "Surmani Award," Sur Singar Samsad, Mumbai
- "Naad Chintamani Award"
- Grammy Award nomination, Miles from India[12]
- Grammy Award nomination, Ravi Chary Crossing[13]
References
[edit]- ^ Writer, Staff. "Grammy nomination now on vinyl". Foster's Daily Democrat.
- ^ "51st Annual GRAMMY Awards | GRAMMY.com". grammy.com.
- ^ "Ravi Chary".
- ^ "Tribute to Late Pt. Prabhakar Chary by Trilok Gurtu, Sivamani, Louiz Banks , Sheldon DÆ Silva, and Ravi Chary on 6th February 2014 at Nehru Centre". www.radioandmusic.com.
- ^ "Sitarist Ravi Chary: 'I am what I am today because of all my Guru's blessings'". Free Press Journal.
- ^ "Music by Zakir Hussain | Tribute to a legend". India Today. 28 February 2025.
- ^ "'Ravi Chary Crossing' enthralls audience". APN News. 7 October 2013.
- ^ Dhanaraj, Ruth (21 February 2025). "Mahindra Percussion Festival returns to Bengaluru for third edition" – via www.thehindu.com.
- ^ Correspondent, D. C. (5 March 2025). "Artists Pay Homage To Late Ustad Zakir Hussain at Mahindra Percussion Festival 2025". www.deccanchronicle.com.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "Mahindra Percussion Festival 2025 pays homage to Ustad Zakir Hussain; Aruna Sairam, Trilok Gurtu deliver mesmerising performances". Mid-day. 5 March 2025.
- ^ "Sitarist Ravi Chary will pick-up elements of Street music for his next venture". www.radioandmusic.com.
- ^ "MILES FROM INDIA CONSIDERED (2016): Davis, in a sitar way". Elsewhere by Graham Reid. 8 October 2016.
- ^ "RAVI CHARY "CROSSING"". 3 April 2014.
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