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Manu Kumar Seen, son of Ustad Lachhman Singh Seen and younger brother of Kinnar Kumar Seen is one of the top ranking sitar players in India amongst the younger generation. Having been given a thorough grounding in sitar and tabla by his father, Manu has won many prestigious medals and awards in India. He successfully completed Master Degrees in both English Literature and Music. At the age of seventeen he was given the proud privilege of performing at the Harvallabh Sangeet Festival which is one of the top music festivals in India. Since then Manu has been appearing in concerts all over India and in countries abroad. Many music directors have chosen Manu to enhance their compositions with his sitar. He has also played background music in musical plays, educational programs and television and radio programs. Manu has been invited to appear on national radio and television several times to present his solo sitar. Manu has been well received by the critics who have described his music as soulful and passionate. Manu is presently working as a grade "A" artiste for All India Radio, Jalandhar. Wherever Manu has performed his love and dedication has shined through his music to great acknowledgement from his audiences. The famous sitar maestro Ustad Shahid Parvez accepted him as his disciple and has taught Manu the subtle techniques of the "Etawa Gharana". Manu has recorded several CD’s which have been well received by music lovers.
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