Shayaan Saqib

Shayaan Saqib is a talented young UK-born sarod player studying under the mentorship of Pandit Arnab Chakrabarty, one of the leading exponents of the sarod representing the Lucknow- Shahjahanpur Gharana. Through his teacher’s guidance, Shayaan has been able to create a style defined by tradition, introspection, and keeping intact the sanctity of the raag.

Shayaan made his performance debut in 2000 at the All Pakistan Music Conference Karachi receiving positive reviews in the press and among senior musicians. He continues to perform at concerts within the UK including the Strings Music Festival organised by SAMA Arts. He is also learning vocals under the guidance of Ustad Ghulam Niyaz Khan of the Rampur- Sahaswan Gharana.