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Pankaj Awasthi, Singer-Composer-Producer.
The soul stirring music of Pankaj Awasthi creates a flutter in the minds and soul of his aficionados. Pankaj a self taught guitarist, singer, composer & producer tries to explore the virgin territory of natural music with his simple notes. His music exudes innocence and gives a new twist to the old pop standards by being direct and simple and is ever evolving. There are catchy tunes, easy hook lines and bluesy guitars. The talent of Pankaj Awasthi is on display, and artists with such talent are hard to find.
Pankaj Awasthi who sings, plays the guitar and produces all the music, has worked on jingles, composed music for feature films, ad films, scored background music for feature films, documentaries and more…. Some of the popular work are listed:



Discogarphy
1. 'Tera hi karam', title track of a bollywood feature 'KARAM'.
2. 'Khuda Ka Waasta'. A single along with a video.
3. Solo album titled 'NINE' a compilation of nine pop songs.
4. 'Songs for the inner world'- A Talvin singh production, live at la basilique,
sait denis. Paris.
5. Music Director, singer and background score of Bollywood feature 'Anwar'.
6. Music Director/singer, "New York" Directed by Kabir Khan.
7. Music Director/singer, 'Tera kya hoga Johny' Directed by Sudhir Mishra. Coming Soon!!
8. Music Director/singer, 'Patang' Directed by Prashant Bhargava. Coming Soon!!
Collaborations
Pankaj Awasthi, has featured along with internationally acclaimed artist/producer Talvin Singh and has rendered his unmistakable voice at various festivals in Europe, including,
•Montreux Jazz Festival, (Switzerland)
•Champs d'Elysees, Paris, (France)
•Festival de Rennees, (France)
•St. Dennis Music Festival, Paris, (France)
The St. Dennis, 2003 concert was recorded live and is released by Naive Records, France.
Besides this, 'Khuda Ka Waasta' from the album 'Nine' has been picked up and remixed by the well-known German producer Friedel Lelonek and has been featured as the opening track on the album called 'Reflections Volume 2', a progressive world music compilation by 1K Science Records.
LIVE SHOWS
'UDAN KHATOLA'
'Udan Khatola' (a flying cot) is out to integrate the diverse influences of various musical styles that cut across national borders.
The magic and simplicity folk expressionism, original contemporary socio-political song words and poetry of sounds achieves a full circle in music.
This sonic musical celebration is a mix of sounds with ethnic sensibilities infusing musical improvisations.
A musical collage of organic and lyrical wilderness is called 'Udan Khatola'.
Come indulge in this free flowing flight breaking all forms and going places on a musical journey where you have never been before.
The line up;
Manoj Thapliyal ; Drums
Dibya ; Bass
Hitesh Dhutiya ; Guitars
Nikhil Koparde ; Percussions
Vikram Malvankar ; Piano and Keyboards
Pankaj Awasthi : Vocals



For further info and music, reach out to:
www.myspace.com/pankajawasthi
e-mail: awasthiji@gmail.com



Contact



Mobile: +91 9867156606



Music Vedio directed by 'Manoj Lobo' Music and vocals by 'Pankaj awasthi'.
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Performed by 'Hari nath Reddy' for a TV show. Music and vocals by 'Pankaj Awasthi'.