Niraj Chag

Niraj is one of the key modern interpreters of Asian classical and folk styles. Self-taught in music, Niraj developed his style over a number of years culminating in 2006 with the release of his critically acclaimed debut album Along the Dusty Road. Featuring six languages, the album was championed by the BBC, leading to a live set at the Roundhouse as part of the Electric Proms and winning the “Best Underground Act” award at the UK Asian Music Awards. Niraj has built a reputation as a unique soundtrack composer. His work has included Mahabharata and Ramayana (BBC Radio 4) the Bafta and Emmy award winning Power of Art series (BBC2) and the TV series The Age of Terror. In 2009 he created and produced the score for the BBC series Darwin’s Dangerous Ideas. Niraj has worked on many dance productions and plays, including the Olivier Award winning Rafta, Rafta (NT).