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Talvin Singh, is renowned for creating the bridge between Indian and electronic music. Talvin’s synthesis of electronic music and eastern aesthetic, is often referred to as Asian Underground, one of the most exciting movements in the history of British music. He has taken the Tabla to the cutting edge with the most unimaginable sonic creations, which has ultimately helped him to demystify Indian classical music.

Talvin’s influence has also spanned to the visual arts, dance and film. He has worked and collaborated with a diverse range of artists, such as, Sun Ra, the late Ustad Sultan Khan, Terry Riley, John Martyn and Yoko Ono.

Talvin’s debut album, titled OK, achieved huge acclaim and won him the Mercury Music Prize in 1999. He has also been honoured with the South Bank Prize for popular music and was awarded an OBE in 2015 for Services to Music.