Gandhaar Amin

Artist

Born in Pune, the cultural capital of India, Gandhaar started learning
Indian Classical music on the Bansuri (Indian Bamboo Flute) at the age of
4, from his father Nitin Amin. He believes it is this almost subconscious
learning that happened at an early age, that helped him develop an
impeccable ear, which in turn is his biggest strength as a musician and a
composer.
Gandhaar started performing with his father at the age of 8. He did
numerous classical concerts accompanying his father, around the world.
During this time, he got access to and spent quality time with some of the
biggest names in the world of Indian classical music. This interaction with
living legends helped him understand what path he wanted to take in his
life, and what it takes to achieve superlative excellence as a performing
musician.
After completing college, Gandhaar decided to dive into the Indian music
industry by forming his first band ‘Empty Cafe’ with guitar player Vinay
Kaushal. He also started doing recording sessions for film and TV
projects, while performing with fusion bands. He has had the privilege to
perform alongside stalwarts like Karsh Kale, Ehsaan Noorani, Sivamani,
Sanjay Divecha, Louiz Banks, Toufiq Qureshi and many more.
As a composer, Gandhaar has always tried to push boundaries and try
things that haven’t been done before. He found his own unique sound of
Indian fusion music, combining centuries old traditional Indian melodies
with modern electronic music production. He released his first EP, 27
Ears, in 2020. He has since released 3 EPs and a multiple singles, all of
which have been well received by young audiences from around the
world.
Gandhaar has also made a mark for himself on the international world
music scene. He was a performer and co-writer on the debut music album
by His Holiness The Dalai Lama, which released in 2020 and was
considered for a Grammy nomination. He also had the joy of working at
the prestigious Abbey Road Studios in London, UK, on a commissioned
project in 2017. His strong roots in the Indian classical tradition combined
with his eagerness to explore has helped him carve a niche for himself as
a global music composer, producer and performer.
Gandhaar recently moved to Toronto, Canada, and is excited to explore
the diverse music scene in this new city, while taking his music to newer
audiences in the western world.