Kris Chetan Ramlu

Kris 'Chetan' Ramlu (Hindi: चेतन रामलु), is a New Zealand musician of Indian origin (Telugu descent from Andhra Pradesh, India). Though his main instrument is the tabla (a pair of tuned hand drums from India), Chetan plays many other instruments and has learnt classical singing with some of the Indian masters. His biggest musical influence is Ustad Zakir Hussain, a virtuoso percussionist whose name is synonymous with the tabla.

Kris Chetan Ramlu
Background information
Birth nameKris Chetan Ramlu
Born (1989-09-15) 15 September 1989
OriginWellington, New Zealand
GenresQawwali, Classical, fusion
Instrument(s)Tabla, percussion
Years active2003–present

Early life

Chetan started playing the tabla at the age of 10 and was performing at concerts by the age of 12. He was trained by his father for many years and was later taught by his ustaad, Muhammad Sardar Khan of Hyderabad. He has also trained in the art of Indian classical singing with ghazal maestro Pandit Vithal Rao and Rahat Ali, legendary harmonium player for Rizwan-Muazzam.

Career

More recently, Chetan has worked with many western and Indian artists, including Vaishali Samant,[1] Papon,[2] Sajjad Ali,[3] Anup Jalota, Rhian Sheehan,[4] Harjeet Mehndi,[5] Sangeet Mishra[6] and Tahir Qawwal (Fanna-Fi-Allah).[7]

Chetan has been on tour with Tahir Qawwal and Party since 2016.[8]

References
  1. "Crossings Festival". Scoop. 10 August 2007. Retrieved 23 December 2017.
  2. "Crossings Festival". Scoop. 10 August 2007. Retrieved 23 December 2017.
  3. "Versatile artiste Sajjad Ali to perform in New Zealand". Indian Newslink. 30 August 2018. Retrieved 22 October 2018.
  4. "ASB Gardens Magic Concert Series". Eventfinda. 2 January 2011. Retrieved 23 December 2017.
  5. "Harjeet Mehndi – Upcoming Events". Harjeet Mehndi. 21 September 2013. Retrieved 23 December 2017.
  6. "Saaz-2". Stuff. 3 September 2013. Retrieved 22 October 2018.
  7. "Tahir Faridi Sufi Qawwali Ensemble Australia". Bandsintown. 14 October 2017. Retrieved 22 October 2018.
  8. "Tahir Qawwal – Tour-Events". Tabaruq Records. 4 December 2014. Retrieved 23 December 2017.


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