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Naveen Kumar
Birth nameP.M.K. Naveen Kumar
GenresBollywood, Instrumental
OccupationComposer
InstrumentFlute
Years active1983–present
LabelsFolktronic (Sony Music Independent)
Websitewww.flutenaveen.com

Naveen Kumar is an Indian flautist who has accompanied many film music directors and composers on popular Bollywood tracks. Naveen has also directed music for Gospel recordings.

Musical career

Naveen has played for leading [Indian]] film music composers such as A.R. Rahman, Ilayaraja, Pritam, Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, Sajid-Wajid and Salim Sulaiman. He has performed with musicians such as Sivamani, Louiz Banks, Mandolin Srinivas, and John McLaughlin. Eventually, Naveen moved to Mumbai to get chances to work with other composers in India. He has featured vocals in film songs by M.M. Keeravani and Deva, among others. Songs include "Kaadhal Sadugudu" in Mani Ratnam's Alaipaayuthey, and "Salam Gulamu" in Deva's Hello.

He created his own flute, which he calls the "Naveen Flute".[1] This flute features flute tone and the vibration of strings (through the placement of a string on the side of the flute).[2]

Naveen has received great attention for the instrumental orchestral piece, "Bombay Theme",[3] which AR Rahman composed and arranged for the film Bombay in 1995. Other popular songs that feature his flute interludes are Zara Zara (Rehna Hai Tere Dil Mein) and the Kal Ho Na Ho title track. He also performed with A.R. Rahman and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at the Southbank Centre in London on 7 April 2010.[citation needed]

Private Albums

Year Album Record Label
2015 Silence Is Bliss Sony Music
2013 Flutetronics Sony Music
2011 Melodies of Love Sony Music
2010 Café Fluid[4][5] Sony Music
2009 Celebration 2010 (with Jyothi Kumar) P.M.K. Naveen Kumar
2006 Fluid Sony Music
2006 Never Say Goodbye Sony Music

Films

References

  1. ^ Singh, Nirmika. "Naveen Kumar Invents New Melodies." http://www.hindustantimes.com/. Hindustan Times, 27 Nov. 2011. Web. 28 Jan. 2013. <http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Music/Naveen-Kumar-invents-new-melodies/Article1-774673.aspx>.
  2. ^ Ramanujam, Srinivasa. "Naveen Kumar's Musical Expression", timesofindia.indiatimes.com, 21 October 2011; accessed 24 July 2012.
  3. ^ "Flautist Naveen Kumar Performing Bombay Theme", YouTube.com, 20 February 2011; accessed 24 July 2012.
  4. ^ Kohli, Harshita. "Naveen Kumar and His Magic Flute." Planetradiocity.com. Planet Radiocity, n.d. Web. 28 Jan. 2013. <http://www.planetradiocity.com/musicreporter/music-review-details/Cafe-Fluid/25>.
  5. ^ "Rahman's Flautist Naveen Kumar Launches Album | Editorial-News | Radioandmusic.com."Radioandmusic.com. Radioandmusic.com, 5 May 2010. Web. 28 Jan. 2013. <http://www.radioandmusic.com/content/editorial/news/rahmans-flautist-navin-kumar-launches-album>.
  6. ^ Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna - Never Say Good Bye - Official Title Instrumental Music in HBR Sound. Dir. Pchero123. YouTube.com. YouTube, 21 Oct. 2011. Web. 30 July 2012. <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FR3L4iC1Two>.
  7. ^ "Jiya Jale Flute Rendition by Naveen Kumar", Youtube.com, May 2010; accessed 24 July 2012.
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