An up and coming sitarist of the new generation, Jasdeep Singh Degun combines a versatile approach to his music with a passion and dedication to the classical tradition. Born and raised in Leeds (UK), Jasdeep acquired a deep insight into the art of Indian Classical music through his teacher, Ustad Dharambir Singh MBE and has continued to develop his skills in performance, composition, training and teaching over the years.
His performance experience spans a wide range of prestigious and high-profile venues across the UK and abroad, including the Southbank Centre, London as a member of Samyo and Tarang (National South Asian Music Orchestras) since 2007 and Buckingham Palace in 2011 for HRH Prince Harry as part the BBC2 documentary Goldie’s Band: By Royal Appointment. In 2012, Jasdeep also performed at the United Nations opening of the Amphitheatre in Doha, Qatar, in a production lead by the film composer Vangelis and the Royal Albert Hall recently hosted Jasdeep at the 2014 BBC Proms, showcasing his own original compositions based on Indian Classical music.
Jasdeep has also worked with musicians and producers such as Guy Chambers, Cerys Matthews, Melanie C, and Vangelis as a regular studio session musician on a diverse array of records and soundtracks.
As a British-born composer, Jasdeep has developed a well-rounded sense of musicality and sensitivity towards not only Indian Classical music but many other different styles and genres of music. He was recently commissioned by ZeroClassikal to write an original score for a Sitar concerto, titled The Bridge and has been integral in composing and arranging many of the original compositions in the cutting-edge band, ‘Project 12’. Currently, Jasdeep is working with the Hammonds Brass Band on a project lead by producer and multi-instrumentalist, Shri.
Jasdeep continues to push the boundaries of Indian classical music in the UK and develop his unique versatility as a promising young artist.