Pravin Godkhindi

Pravin Godkhindi (born 28 October 1973) is an Indian Classical Hindustani flute (Bansuri) player.[1] He has mastered both the styles of Tantrakari and Gayaki style of playing on the Flute. He is a Top Ranking Artiste in Hindustani Bansuri, by Akashvani (AIR).[2][3]

Pravin Godkhindi
Pravin Godkhindi performing for Laya Lavanya
Background information
Birth namePravin Godkhindi
Born (1973-10-28) 28 October 1973
OriginDharwad, Karnataka
GenresHindustani Classical Music & light forms, modern & film music
Occupation(s)Flautist, music composer & director
Websitehttp://www.pravingodkhindi.com

Biography

• 1st Indian Flautist to perform on the 8 Feet contrabass flute.

• "Top Ranking Artiste" in Hindustani Bansuri, by Akashvani (AIR)

• 1st INDIAN to represent Bansuri at the WORLD FLUTE FESTIVAL held at Mendoza Argentina [4][5]

• NATIONAL AWARDS for Films BERU & VIMUKTHI

• Brand Ambassador for AKG Microphones

• Started toying with a small flute at the age of 3 years

• First public performance at the age of 6

• Gurus - Pandit Venkatesh Godkhindi[6] & Vidwan Anoor Ananth Krishna Sharma

• TITLES: SURMANI, NAADA-NIDHI, SUR SAMRAT, KALAPRAVEENA, ARYABHATTA, AASTHANA SANGEET VIDWAN from the Udupi Sri Krishna Mutt

• B.E. - Electrical & Electronics engineering with DISTINCTION

• Performed with Eminent Musicians like Ustad Zakir Hussain, Dr. Balmurali Krishna, Pt. Vishwa Mohan Bhatt, Dr. Kadri Gopinath, Sivamani and many more...[7]

References
  1. India today international. Living Media International Ltd. 1 January 2002. p. 54. A FEATHER DANCES Virgin: Rs75 Pravin Godkhindi presents seven "rhythms" or fusion compositions of the flute....
  2. https://www.last.fm/music/Praveen+Godkhindi/+wiki
  3. http://www.pravingodkhindi.com/#biografia
  4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=du9xna7NAjM
  5. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6j1YevDG9Q
  6. https://g.co/kgs/tSzt5j
  7. http://www.pravingodkhindi.com/#biografia
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