Producer
Sulekh Ruparell
Sulekh is a trained classical Vocalist, Harmonium player and Tabla accompanist with over 20 years experience. Born in the UK of Indian background, Sulekh has regularly performed to audiences in major cities around the world including London, Madrid, Paris, Munich, Toronto and Mumbai.
Sulekh developed Nirakar by writing music based on a classical form of Indian music scale patterns known as Raga and then directing artists more familiar in the field of Jazz and Latin music to improvise around these melodies.
As well as being the producer of Nirakar, Sulekh is also the Director of Eastern Music Company, a successful commercial organisation found at www.tabla.co.uk.
Artists
Jules Faife
Jules has been playing the guitar for almost 30 years. Based in London, he has played and recorded in styles such as Flamenco, Cuban and Indian Classical and Bollywood.
Jules has performed at major London venues such as Ronnie Scott's, the Jazz Café and the Festival Hall and is equally proficient on bass and acoustic Guitar. In Nirakar he plays the Spanish classical guitar.
Ross Hughes
Ross trained at the Guildhall of Music and is an exceptionally talented musician. Equally proficient on Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute and Bansuri (Indian Flute) he has been playing with Nirakar since the band was formed in 2004. Ross continues to remain integral in live performances.
Una Murphey
Una is a classically trained Flautist who has studied at the Royal College of Music. Although Western trained, she has a beautiful feel for Indian Music and her improvisations are natural and highly expressive.