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Branded as an explosive live performer amongst scores of audiences, having performed numerous solo performances in venues across UK, Europe and Asia, it is needless to say that Rekesh Chauhan encapsulates audiences with ease. With his early training in Indian Classical Music from his Father and Guru, Rajesh Chauhan, a distinguished descendant from Pandit Omakrnath Thakur Sangeet Sanmelan, he went on to study Western Classical Music with the Guildhall Music board of Music, within a few years it became apparent that Chauhan was about to situate a innovative fresh platform in the world of music.Unifying a new style has made him a phenomenon amongst listeners and the breakthrough artist is able to boast to be the only artist in the world to perform Indian Classical music on both the Piano and Guitar*. His style defines the reverberation amongst the new generation of listeners of contemporary world music as his music amalgamates both Western and Indian styles.In 2005, at 14, Chauhan was picked up by Bollywood’s foremost music director, Ravindra Jain, who quickly wrapped him up as part of his successful Europe Tour. It was not long after he was seen working and spending time with acclaimed musicians Talvin Singh, Nitin Sawhney, Anoushka Shankar, Niladri Kumar, Ustad Tari Khan and Ustad Zakir Hussain who all continue to support his talents (see gallery).An explosive live performer, Rekesh Chauhan stars in an concentrated touring programme which continues to bring him invites from scores of organisations globally including the BBC, also continuing to feature for London’s Swati Natekar. His new works have created a new challenge for the remarkable young man who has changed forever the way audiences hear the piano in an unusual context. In addition to his recordings and recitals, Chauhan acts as a music advisor for several organisations and artists in the UK and is a delegate for Shruti Sangeet art’s Council (India). The embrace of Chauhan’s ingenuity is a compliment in which he wishes to return in forthcoming releases, the complex allure of Indian music gives him plenty of aperture to express himself which is a testament to his achievement.A Pianist, Guitarist, Songwriter, Recording artist, Producer, Composer and for every other medium imaginable, Chauhan’s repertoire is unbounded. His musical ability has allowed him to surpass cultural obstacles gaining him much recognition within the Classical community. His style is truly a testament for tomorrow’s sound.