Rekesh Chauhan Explained

Rekesh Chauhan
Honorific Suffix:	BEM
Birth Place:	London
Nationality:	British
Alma Mater:	University of Leicester
Occupation:	Pianist, music composer
Awards:	NIAA Young Musician of the Year

Rekesh Chauhan BEM is a British Indian pianist and music composer.^[1]

Education

Chauhan studied Economics at the University of Leicester.^[2]

Career

Chauhan combines eastern and western musical styles.^[3] He has performed at both the Royal Albert Hall and Birmingham Symphony Hall and collaborated with Rahat Fateh Ali Khan,^[4] Talvin Singh and Soumik Datta.^[5] Chauhan has released two studio albums. His debut classical album Beyond Roots was featured by BBC Radio.^{[6] [7]}

Honours, awards and recognition

Chauhan was awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) in the 2023 Birthday Honours for services to music, charity and mental health in the British Asian community, particularly during Covid-19.

• Alumnus of the Year 2019 Award by Leicester University^[8]
• Young Musician of the Year 2018 at the National Indian Art Awards held at Queen Elizabeth Hall^[9]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Rekesh Chauhan reveals 'Fragile' side!. 2014-01-09. Urban Asian. 2020-01-02.
2. News: Energising Through Creative Beats. Asian Voice. issuu. 2020-01-02.
3. Web site: Beyond Roots with Pianist Rekesh Chauhan. 2015-06-11. DESIblitz. 2020-01-02.
4. Web site: Eye Spy – Bollywood Gossip with Asjad Nazir. Mohite. Prajakta. 2017-09-28. EasternEye. 2020-01-02.
5. Web site: 'Beyond Roots': Rekesh Chauhan – Indian classical piano like never before.... Asian Culture Vulture.
6. Web site: BBC Asian Network – Alpa Pandya, Rekesh Chauhan. BBC. 2020-01-02.
7. Web site: Rekesh Chauhan – New Songs, Playlists & Latest News. BBC Music. 2020-01-02.
8. Web site: Pianist wins Alumni of the Year award from University of Leicester. rekeshchauhan.com.
9. Web site: Rekesh Chauhan honoured at the National Indian Arts Awards 2018. 2018-06-14. New Asian Post. 2020-01-02.