Pandit Dinesh

Pandit Dinesh (born 29 May 1955) is a music composer and percussionist specializing in Indian rhythms. He uses the tabla, conga drums, and more.[1] Dinesh is known for his collaborations with West India Company, Dizrhythmia, The Pax Trio,[1] and Blancmange.[2] He is sometimes referred to as the "Godfather of Percussion".[2]

Film & TV scores

Dinesh composed the music for a number of films and TV series, including "London Life"[3] and the BBC Four mini-series India's Frontier Railways.[4]

Live performances

Dinesh last performed at The Forge in Camden, London on 5 February 2015 at a night hosted by the Bagri Foundation.[5]

References

  1. 1 2 http://www.discogs.com/artist/291366-Pandit-Dinesh
  2. 1 2 http://www.ditto.tv/ditto-isin-a-retromodern-spirit-with-blancmange/
  3. ↑ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3225286/fullcredits
  4. ↑ http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0555xgw
  5. ↑ http://www.bagrifoundation.org/#!past/c164h
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