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Nitin Sawhney (raised in Rochester, Kent, England) is a london-based composer and dj of various styles of music, including jazz, drum and bass, hip-hop, flamenco and modern orchestral compositions. His major works include Beyond Skin, Prophesy, Human, and Philtre. He is considered one of the pioneers of what is known as the Asian Underground music scene, defining a music genre that mixes south-asian musical influences with western electronica and breakbeat style. He does however dislike the tag of “world” music, describing it as musical apartheid.
Nitin attended Sir Joseph Williamson’s Mathematical School and studied law at Liverpool University for a short time. He then went to London, where he met Sanjeev Bhaskar. The pair became friends and created a comedy double act, The Secret Asians, together. The show sought to turn absurdly dated Asian stereotypes on their heads. It led to a contract with BBC radio and eventually grew into the award-winning BBC TV sketch show Goodness Gracious Me.
During that time he met up with an old school friend, acid jazz keyboards-player James Taylor. He joined Taylor for a 40-date tour in as part of The James Taylor Quartet. It introduced him to the jazz club scene and provoked him into forming his own band, The Jazztones. He moved on to join forces with tabla master Talvin Singh to form the Tihai Trio and, after that collaboration ended in 1993, released his debut album, Spirit Dance on his own label. Shortly afterwards, he signed with Outcaste Records.
Nitin attended Sir Joseph Williamson’s Mathematical School and studied law at Liverpool University for a short time. He then went to London, where he met Sanjeev Bhaskar. The pair became friends and created a comedy double act, The Secret Asians, together. The show sought to turn absurdly dated Asian stereotypes on their heads. It led to a contract with BBC radio and eventually grew into the award-winning BBC TV sketch show Goodness Gracious Me.
During that time he met up with an old school friend, acid jazz keyboards-player James Taylor. He joined Taylor for a 40-date tour in as part of The James Taylor Quartet. It introduced him to the jazz club scene and provoked him into forming his own band, The Jazztones. He moved on to join forces with tabla master Talvin Singh to form the Tihai Trio and, after that collaboration ended in 1993, released his debut album, Spirit Dance on his own label. Shortly afterwards, he signed with Outcaste Records.
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Shoutbox
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lovertriphoper wrote:
Magic
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kuladeandahalf wrote:
bro, i think there's something wrong with your hands.
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anibalcorreia19 wrote:
eu so novo poraqui e isto esta a me dar uma dor na cabeça como meter musicas na minha pagina
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makkksimal wrote:
great artist.. keep that great work going on!
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kalaio wrote:
"o dificio de escutar rock ,é não parar " dizia um velho sábio chinês.
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infectedmodes wrote:
We Love British Bands
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Jasmic wrote:
Days of Fire is a must listen. http://open.spotify.com/track/5skkc6vThIFTtDlcOn4V7P to open it on Spotify.
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dj-soulution wrote:
His music is so wonderful !
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jaxxtacular wrote:
why is Fragile Wind sooo low??? o.O
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guitarguru01 wrote:
Anybody check out Jeff Beck's cover of "Nadia"
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beardedwoman wrote:
i hear ya touchmetallic, KOYAL is amazing, high five for that!
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Fluffty_Powers wrote:
Great tunes, not sure about the 'musical apartheid' criticism of the World Music tag though.
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Touchmetallic wrote:
you guys must absolutely must check out his song KOYAL...great vocals,percussion,feel etc etc...just great song...
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joost-enzo wrote:
couldn't agree more!
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grecoroman wrote:
best set in Glade.
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grecoroman wrote:
cant wait to see him in Glade ..... if you like him listen to Karsh Kale ..... similar influences but different executions. Peace
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poexone wrote:
Amazing artist. I love the flute on Breathing Light.
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Oz_Alchemist wrote:
A NEW ABSTRACT AND TRIP-HOP ARTIST, COME CHECK THIS PAGE : http://www.last.fm/music/Oz+Alchemist
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Iron_Storm wrote:
just heard track Acquired Dreams and its good.. must.. dig.. moar
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kemz1969 wrote:
I love his music. I would recommend any of his albums.
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Nitin will be playing at the Irish Village in Dubai on November 7 as part of the Dubai Sound City music festival. The festival runs November 5-7 and tickets are available now. …
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