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Sahib-G the groundbreaking
virtuoso guitarist has developed a serious career in
folk music. A respected composer, producer, songwriter,
who is provocative, heart-wise and has his own original
style has impressed label executives VIP Records.
Born and bred in London, he is already an acknowledged
guitarist both on the concert platform and in the
recording studio. Sahib G began his music career very
early performing at the early age of 12, starting off
with his first string instrument, the mandolin… "I
didn't choose music... it chose me."
Completely self-taught and without any type of formal
lessons or training, Sahib-G displayed an uncanny talent
for learning, and by his early teens became a
multi-instrumentalist…"It was strange things would seem
to come easily to me, although I was really most
competent on drums and guitar..."
Sahib-G began studying the guitar including bass,
electric, acoustic, and taught himself how to play,
however, his destiny had greater aspirations and after
four experienced years as part of a band, he became
independent of them to establish himself as a freelance
guitarist.
By his late twenties, he found himself doing sessions as
a guitarist and studio engineer, "Even today, half the
artists I work with hire me as an engineer and the rest
call me for guitar work…" The freelancing and studio
work has led to Sahib G touring around the world and
producing albums for artists such as Kuldip Mank, Heera,
Malkit Singh, Balkar Sidhu, Premi, Holle Holle, Bhappi
Lahri, and Alaap.
Sahib G also found his way into Bollywood playing the
guitar alongside Bollywood's most renowned playback
singers, to name but a few… Udit Narayan, Anuradha
Paudwal, Alka Yagnik, Kavita Krishnamurthy, Hans Raj
Hans, Jaspinder Narula, Shaan, Himesh Reshammiya, Rahat
Ali Khan…and many more… the list will be endless!
A gifted multi-instrumentalist who consistently
demonstrates his melodic finesse and illustrated this by
performing for Shahrukh Khan's ‘Temptations’ tour in
Wembley (London) playing the guitar alongside SaifAli
Khan. Apart from making his platform and recognition in
the Bollywood industry, Sahib G is also taking his flair
into a slightly different direction. He has stunned
Theatre sponsors and directors by his talent hence will
be performing in a London Theatrical in 2010, so watch
this space for more news!
Inspired by the likes of Mr. Carlos Santana, (the king
of Latin Blues) Sahib G always found and developed the
mood and essence of a tune, from soulful to the driving
rhythms that make guitar mastery a joy to hear, his deep
love of music shines through, blending passion, beauty,
pride and humor in every note he plays.
Sahib G’s album, ‘The Manuscript’ has 9 mind-blowing
tracks that cater for all audiences. A visionary artist
with no regards for genre boundaries… his fluid sounds
claim to the concept of "world music", and could well be
on its way to becoming interplanetary music. The album
has various styles leading from rhythm, bass, latin,
acoustic and classical guitar sounds.
Sahib G went on a search to Punjab for good singers that
do notget an opportunity or break in the music industry.
Through his search, he found young vocalists with
determination, confidence and great talent whom he has
promoted on his album. “There is alot of good talent out
there... it’s just a question of believing in
yourself...I am always looking for good vocalists,
musicians and songwriters who I could develop and
promote...”
There is plenty of variety and breadth of musical
territory in the album, all deeply rooted in folk
traditions, and interwoven with the renaissance and
baroque counterpoint in which Sahib G, coincidentally,
was immersed while growing up. Included are vocal duets,
various styles of guitar, flute, violin, sarangi, rabarb,
harmonium, and duet fiddling, hence, plenty of stories
that put the music into a personal context. “I wanted to
keep the album fresh and original, so I have mainly used
live percussions and sounds...”
Sahib-G has made the name and recognition of what it is
today as one of the most talented and sought-after
musicians in the British Asian music scene. With nearly
25 years of performance experience and inimitable style,
Sahib-G is now unleashing his own debut album upon the
world.
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