Reghu Kumar

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Reghu Kumar (Raghu Kumar)
Background information
Birth name Reghu Kumar Varma
Born (1953-06-13) 13 June 1953
Kozhikode, Kerala
Genres Indian classical, Hindustani classical, Carnatic classical, world fusion, blues, pop, Indian film music
Occupations Musician, composer
Instruments Tabla, sitar, percussion, keyboards, drums, vocals
Labels HMV India, Tarangini, Inreco, BMG India, MagnaSound, Ranjini Cassettes

Reghu Kumar (Raghu Kumar) is a noted music composer from Kerala, India. His compositions were notable since the 1980s.

Early life

Born into a prominent family at Kozhikode in Kerala on 13 July 1953, Kumar started training in Indian classical music with Carnatic vocal at an early age under the tutelage of Guru G.S.Sreekrishnan. Moved on to train in Indian percussion on the tabla under the able guidance of Guru Balasubramaniam (All India Radio). Fascinated by Hindustani music, started training on the sitar under Guru Vincent (a.k.a. Vincent Master).

At the age of 15, Reghu Kumar debuted on stage as an accompanying artist for eminent musicians on Indian classical and Western percussion all over India. At the age of 16 he was a graded percussionist for All India Radio. He then graduated to grade 'A' music composer for All India Radio. Reghu Kumar made an entry into the film industry as a musician under the guidance of the eminent music arranger/composer R. K. Shekhar (Father of A.R.Rahman).

Famous hits

  1. Thalavattam
  2. Hello My Dear Wrong Number
  3. Shyama
  4. Boeing Boeing
  5. Maya Mayuram
  6. Kanakkinavu

Discography

Films

Albums

  • Hari Narayana by S. Janaki (Magnasound)
  • Gana Pournami (HMV)
  • Sweet Melodies Vol.3 by K.J. Yesudas (Tarangini)
  • Festival Songs (Taragini)
  • Thulasimala (Tarangini)
  • Ehithira Thumpi (Audiotracks)

References


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