Gurbaksh Singh

Gurbaksh Matharu is an acclaimed Indian classical musician, celebrated for his mastery of bowed instruments including the Tarshehnai, Esraj, and Dilruba. A vocal exponent of traditional Gurbani music, his virtuosic playing seamlessly blends sarod and vocal repertoire styles, influenced by his mentors. With a unique dynamic style, he has enriched the repertoire and technique of the Tarshehnai while working on both traditional and contemporary music projects.

Gurbaksh gave his first solo recital at age 11 in 1992. In 2001, he was invited by Ustad Zakir Hussain to open the inaugural memorial concert for Ustad Alla Rakha in England. He has collaborated with renowned artists such as Talvin Singh, Pandit Sanju Sahai, and Ustad Sukhwinder Singh.