Banarasi Dhun || Lokesh Anand || Shehnai ||

Shehnai Played by Lokesh Anand
Music By Lokesh Anand
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LOKESH ANAND (SHEHNAI PLAYER)

Lokesh Anand is perhaps one of the veterans and maestros of shehnai who began the study of this divine instrument (Shehnai) from his childhood. This prodigy started his training at a tender age of 8 Years under his father Shri Kalicharan, & from Pandit Anand Lal, Daya Shankar learning basic techniques giving him a unique recognition. Lokesh further developed vocal nuances by becoming a disciple of Sangeet Martand Pandit Jasraj, of the “Mewati Gharana”, who became a major reason in influencing & amplifying his techniques. Through the journey, he transformed himself into an exceptional Shehnai Artist, by mastering both Instrumental and Vocal Styles, having a spectacular command over his techniques. His playing comprises clean and mature aspects of a balanced musician who reciprocates accordingly and who can communicate through his Shehnai.
Lokesh has not only built his unique style which holds a strong traditional approach but, he has also been an inspiration for many budding Shehnai Artists.

● Concerts/Performances

❖ Taj Mahotsav
❖ Idea Jalsa
❖ Teen Prahar, Banyan Tree
❖ Pt. Moti Ram, Pt. Mani Ram Music Festival, Sindhu Darshan Mahotsav,
❖ Akashwani Sangeet Sammelan
❖ Shruti Mandal
❖ Tansen Music Festival
❖ Saptak Music Festival
❖ Harivallabh Music Festival
❖ Sankat Mochan Music Festival
❖ Utsaah, Online Series by Durga Jasraj

● Achievements
Lokesh Anand has captivated audiences & has represented India around the globe: Japan, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Nepal, Russia, UAE, Singapore, Bhutan, Portugal, Italy, China, Thailand. Furthermore, Lokesh Anand has also been honoured as the first reputed Indian artist to represent Shehnai at the “Zurnazen Festival” in Turkey. His hard-work has led to his Nomination for “GIMA” Award for (Track -Swan-Lake Op20 Lokesh Anand).
His myriad lectures, demonstrations and workshops in shehnai, have been highly appreciated across India & Abroad. A valued Shehnai Artist who has played for Indian Regional Films, Folk Songs, Bollywood Movies, Fusion, Jazz, Symphony.

▪️Awards
❖ Shehnai Ratna Award
❖ Abhinav Kala Award
❖ Sangeet Sadhak Award
❖ Sangeet Ratna Award
❖ Surmani Award
❖ Sangeet Kala Gaurav Award
❖ Yash Kala Award
❖ Swarveni Ratna Award
❖ Anhad Naad Brahma Award