Hariprasad Chaurasia

Bio

Hariprasad Chaurasia (born 1 July 1938) is an Indian classical flautist renowned for his mastery of the bansuri, a bamboo flute central to Hindustani music. Born in Allahabad, he initially trained as a vocalist before dedicating himself to the flute under the guidance of Annapurna Devi and later Swami Hari Ballabh. Over a career spanning more than six decades, he has performed extensively in India and abroad, collaborating with leading musicians and contributing to numerous recordings that showcase both traditional ragas and innovative cross-genre explorations. Chaurasia is also a respected teacher, having established the Vrindaban Gurukul in Mumbai to pass on the oral tradition of flute playing to new generations.