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Louis Banks (born Dambar Bahadur Budaprithi on 11 February 1941) is an Indian film composer, record producer, keyboardist, and singer. [1] . He has often been referred to as the 'Godfather of Indian jazz '. [2][3][4] Early life.
Born into a Nepali family with six generations of musicians, the godfather of jazz music in India — Louis Banks, has music in his genes. Although he began his musical journey as a jazz...
Louis Banks is a music composer and record producer who is often referred to as the Godfather of Indian Jazz. As a music arranger, his best known work in Mile Sur Mera Tumhara - "The unofficial Indian anthem", aired on Doordarshan since 1980s. He also co-composed the song aside Marathi composer Ashok Patki.
Jun 29, 2018 · However, for maestro Louis Banks, fondly called the godfather of Indian jazz, it’s a welcome break. That’s how busy the 77-year-old is with his concerts across the world, collaborations with ...
May 16, 2022 · From a Kolkata night club to the world stage, Louiz Banks is a pioneer of Jazz in India. Now, at 81, he is eager to reprise an old role.
- Meghna Majumdar
Apr 28, 2023 · From reminiscing his time in Calcutta’s celebrated nightclubs to his introduction to Pancham Da aka RD Burman, his stint in Bollywood, his illustrious career in Mumbai and the future of jazz in India, Louis lets us in on all of this and more. Tell us about your father’s influence on your music.
May 4, 2018 · Louiz Banks: The jazz veteran on his musical journey, RD Burman and playing with Dizzy Gillespie. The 77-year-old looks back on his rich and eventful life in an interview with Nasreen...
