About BLU in Vasant Kunj, New Delhi

Guitarist Kapil Chetri is credited to be one of the first sounds in India who deals primarily with Delta Blues and other finger style-plucking, acoustic blues styles. Kapil brings in the raw Mississippi sound to the group. His solo endeavors have been quite interesting. Kapil has been playing blues since his childhood and is completely a self-taught blues musician

Undoubtedly one of the finest guitarists in the city, Pranai has been writing and collaborating with various musicians for over 15 years. He is as much as ease with Jazz and Bebop as with Funk, Pop, Retro, RnB and the Blues. He has worked with DRIFT The Trio, Silk Route, Bipul Chettri, The Crossover Jazz Collective, BollyJazz, Red Mawkin, Jazz Connection etc. International artists like German Saxophonist Rainer Pusch, Gianni Denitto and French singer Raphaelle Brochet have invited him to collaborate in what turned out to be performances of significant critical acclaim. Pranai has also performed concerts in some prestigious festivals like Jazzmandu 2003, Shillong Jazz n Blues Festival 2014, NH7 2012 and every top music venue in India.

Rahul Rai is a prominent session musician in the Delhi music circuit and have worked with MAP, Bipul Chettri, Neue Jazz Collective, Big bang blues, Rabbi, Sushmit Sen chronicles to name a few. Apart from playing is also engaged in teaching and recording for various artists and groups.

Chewang Lama is an eclectic drummer/ musician. His love and dedication for the art led him to Delhi School of Music, where he heads the Drums Department since 2009. His collaborations include Red Herring, Chakra, Jazz Connection, FIVE, Offbeat vibes to name a few.

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