Sandeep Raval-The World Music Percussionist

Sandeep showed a strong attraction to drum from a very early age. while his friends of the same age would be delighted by toys, Sandeep found no joy in these, but was fascinated with a Dholak (small drum) given to him by his father. His mother sang folk songs, and he would enjoy accompanying her on the Dholak, and with whatever cooking tools he could find with good-sounding resonant properties Another key development in his percussive career, was the gift of a set of Bongos from his brother. Along with this came the influence of more Western influenced music which was start of a broadening of the musical influences from which he drew inspiration.

At a performance at his local town hall of the All India Dance Show, Sandeep was spotted by Tansenji - a brilliant sitar and tabla player Being very impressed by Sandeep's playing talents, Tansenji invited him to attend his classes, The training he then received over the next Four years, became a core basis of his fluent playing technique. .

To Mr Sandeep Raval at his very early age invited to festival of India in USSR 1087-1988.

On behalf of the National Organizing Committee of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics I would like to thank you for taking part in the Festival which further promotes the relations of friendship and cooperation between the people of the USSR and INDIA.

Sandeep was invited to take part in a Festival in Moscow as a opening act. This one-year festival was a massive event, co-sponsored by the Russian and Indian governments, featuring 3000 acts all from the field of live folk and dance music.

Sandeep perform and record in variety of Indian and non Indian genres this also including , famous Musical Bombay Dreams & The Far Pavilion. performing for Her Majesty The Queen Elizabeth II and Royal Family.

Sandeep known for presenting original concepts as live performances name a few Blessing (Historical Symphonic musical show with Paul McGrath show hugely success attracted completely new over 3000 audience to symphony), Swar Vishvam (improvise & Sandeep's own compositions and wonderful display of world Instruments), Gujarat A Celebration at Royal Albert Hall ( Sandeep composed fresh track and performed as opening act), Nadopasna (Worship through Sound - live in Leicester ) etc more see latest and what’s new Pages).