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Hariprasad Chaurasia
Bringing the bansuri flute to international audiences through classical music and collaboration.
Call of the Valley · Silsila
- Born
- 1 July 1938
- Birthplace
- Prayagraj, India
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Hariprasad Chaurasia
Hariprasad Chaurasia is an Indian flautist in the Hindustani classical tradition. His career also includes film scores and collaborations across musical styles.
Early life
Wrestling family
His father wanted him to become a wrestler, while he pursued music privately.
Musical teachers
Studied singing and flute before later learning from Annapurna Devi.
Career
- 1957
All India Radio
Joined the broadcaster in Cuttack as a performer and composer.
- 1960s–1980s
Concerts and recording
Developed an international classical career alongside studio work.
- Later career
Teaching and collaboration
Established teaching initiatives and continued performing with musicians from different traditions.
Selected work
Call of the Valley
Recorded the influential album with Shivkumar Sharma and Brij Bhushan Kabra.
Silsila
Co-composed the film’s music as part of Shiv-Hari.
Padma Vibhushan
Received one of India’s highest civilian honours.
Beyond work
Teaching
Has trained younger musicians through his Vrindaban Gurukul.
Musical partnerships
Worked with artists including Zakir Hussain and John McLaughlin.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗Further biography and career ↗Photo: Suyash Dwivedi. CC BY-SA 4.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
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