Kartik - VOCALIST (R'n'B, Funk, Jazz, Neo-Soul etc. Indian Light Classical, Classical and World Music) & VIOLINIST (Indian)
Singer / songwriter and musician, Kartik began music at the tender age of 5 learning classical Hindustani vocal from his mother. At the age of 10, he was introduced to the violin and by 15 was already winning prizes in prestigious school and community competitions. This formed the basis for his love of music, both eastern and western. He is currently studying with world renowned singer Swati Natekar who comes form a long family tradition of music in India.
While at University, he wrote, produced and sang on his first release‘The Way We Freak’, which was to become a UK Garage underground classic. It featured on various dance compilations including Ministry of Sound’s Ayia Napa Vol 1 and DJ Luck and MC Neat Presents.
Following a chance meeting with then, little known producer Rishi Rich, Kartik’s musical pursuits diversified. Forming a close bond with Rishi and Mentor, Kartik’s production and vocal talents were utilised on numerous projects including the new Rishi Rich Project 'Double R' album, 'Broke' by the Mentor Kolektiv and Juggy D’s self titled debut album. He was the backing vocalist on worldwide hit ‘Soniyeh’, played the violin on ‘Nasheh’ and co-produced the spiritual track ‘Akheer’, the theme song in Bollywood movie ‘It Could Be You’ starring Naseeruddin Shah and Ameet Chana. He was a featured artist on Nitin Sawhney's Rainfall (Rishi Rish Remix) and the singer on McDonalds 'Light Breakfast' TV Commercial.
Kartik features heavily on the Mentor Kolektiv album ‘Broke’. His versatility as a vocalist can be heard on tracks such as ‘Sharam Ohndi’, ‘Whatcha Gonna Do (Bounce)’ and ‘Deewana’. He was also behind the orchestral string arrangements on ‘Dharkan’. Kartik has featured on BBC Radio 1 Maida Vale and Abbey Road live sessions with the Mentor Kolektiv and received critical acclaim from BBC Radio 1 presenters Bobby and Nihal. Other memorable performance credit include the '5 Minutes to Midnight' Greenpeace demonstration gig against Britian's nuclear arms programme Trident singing backing vocals with Damon Albran (Blur, Gorrillaz etc) and the BBC Electric Proms 2006.
Kartik’s solo project is now in the pipeline. It aims to be as diverse as his musical influences, from Michael Jackson to Mohammed Rafi and everything in between. Also check this space for new recordings with sensational UK R’n’B vocalist Jag and forthcoming projects with the amazing Bombay Dub Orchestra after Kartik was featured on the BBC Electric Proms in October 2006.
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SINGING & VIOLIN LESSONS
I also offer excellent voice coaching lessons at competitive rates, to help improve technique, breath control, projection, relaxation techniques, preparing for auditions and improve general singing ability. I use a combination of classical (Indian and Western techniques) and modern (Soul, R'n'B, Jazz styles) to create enjoyable, taylor-made lessons to your requirements. Have a look at what other people have to say about my lessons and please get in touch if you want to become a better singer.
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