Rakesh Chaurasia | |
|---|---|
 Rakesh Chaurasia at Pune | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 13 January 1971
(Age 52) Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh |
| Genres | Hindustani classical music |
| Occupation | Flautist |
| Instrument | Bansuri |
| Website | www |
Rakesh Chaurasia (born 10 January 1971) is an Indian flautist, who plays the bansuri, an Indian bamboo flute.[1][2] He is the nephew of flautist Hariprasad Chaurasia.[3][4]
He was awarded 'Indian of the Year 2017.'[5]
Chaurasia has played and toured extensively with Béla Fleck, Edgar Meyer, and Zakir Hussain (musician), and was featured on Fleck's album As We Speak. This album won a Grammy award in 2024 in the category of Best Contemporary Instrumental Album. Additionally, the track Pashto won in the category of Best Global Music Performance.
- ^ "Renowned musicians at Pune's event". The Times of India. 2 July 2012. Archived from the original on 31 January 2013.
- ^ "Teen Prahar, classical music festival for peace Published: Wednesday". Daily News and Analysis. 24 December 2008.
- ^ "Striking the right note". The Hindu. 3 April 2003. Archived from the original on 4 July 2003.
- ^ "Tuneful tips: Rakesh Chaurasia". The Hindu. 17 August 2004. Archived from the original on 29 August 2004.
- ^ "Brands Academy Organized Mega Event "Indian of the Year" – New Delhi".