Sukhwinder Singh Namdhari

Sukhwinder Singh Namdhari is an tabla artist. Sukhvinder Singh Namdhari is one of India’s most dynamic tabla players, who is recognized worldwide for is unique style of playing.

Sukhvinder Singh was born in Ludhiana, Panjab, India was brought up in the Holy Village of Bhaini Sahib. It is here that Sukhvinder Singh embarked on his musical career.

Sri Bhaini Sahib is a spiritual ashram where His Holiness Sri Satguru Jagjit Singh Ji is the spiritual head of Namdhari Sikh sect. Sri Satguru JI have spent a lot of money for the development of Indian Classical Music and countless youngsters has become accomplished musicians.

When Sukhvinder was 5 years old, Sri Satguru Ji realised his potential and destiny, He began teaching him Hindustani Classical Music and noticed the natural gift of laya and taal he had within him and made him a disciple of the Late Ustad Nihaal Singh training him in Pakhwaj samrat. After receiving a sound foundation in pakhawaj, Sukhvinder left his home to study the traditional gurushishya parampara under none other than the world renowned tabla samrat Pandit Kishan Maharaj Ji of Varanasi (Banaras), a living legend in tabla playing. Pt Kishan Maharaj saw the potential and dedication in this young prodigy and gave him meticulous attention and tutelage. Pt Kishan Maharaj takes pride mentioning Sukhvinder as one his best disciples who is carrying out the tradition of his ‘Banaras Baaj’ –(Banaras style of table Playing)