Offerings To The Beast released
Hannah Peel & Beibei Wang have shared a new track, ‘Offerings To The Beast’, the latest to be ta...
Tue, 21 April 26
Jasdeep Singh Degun
Submit to the beauty and sorrow, the poetry and power, of the sitar – that plucked string instrument with the long neck, pear-shaped gourd and origins in the courts of the Maharajahs of medieval India. Marvel at the astonishing prowess of Jasdeep Singh Degun, a sitarist who is steeped in the North Indian classical tradition — indeed, in the musical traditions of the Indian subcontinent — and proudly born, raised and based in Leeds, north of England.
In May 2022, Jasdeep Singh Degun releases his debut album Anomaly on Real World Records — a project showcasing an almost preternatural musicality, a way with technique, improvisation, composition and collaboration that will dazzle purists and newcomers alike. Its twelve tracks range from inspired sitar solos and duelling sitar and guitar to all stops out cinematic journeying. Music rooted in the ancient repertoire of raags, the frameworks used in the improvised performances of Indian classical music, and delivered with contemporary flair.
Releases
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Anomaly
Submit to the beauty and sorrow, the poetry and power, of the sitar – that plucked string instrument with the long neck, pear-shaped gourd and origins in the courts of the Maharajahs of medieval India. Marvel at the astonishing prowess of Jasdeep Singh Degun, a sitarist steeped in the Indian classical tradition and proudly born, raised and based in Leeds, north of England.
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Jogkauns
Jogkauns is Jasdeep Singh Degun’s first full-length album dedicated entirely to Indian classical music. Recorded live with tabla accompanist Harkiret Bahra, it captures Jasdeep at a defining moment in his career. Returning to the foundations of his artistry, he brings rare intensity and lyricism to the long-form tradition of raags, in performances both timeless and contemporary.
videos
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Sajanava (Official Video)
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Ulterior Motives (Official Video)
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Further reading
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