Strings - A live Indian music band was founded in 1994 by Kiran Thakrar a music co-composer and performer of the album 'Beyond Boundaries' which has won the award of 'World music album of the year 2004' by JUNO Awards(Canadian Grammy) and a music producer of a very popular album Love 2 Love 2001(again award winner as a 'best selling album of the year 2001'). Today,  by far the most creative and original keyboard player and music director in London, he has arranged music for all time hit Bollywood music director Nadeem Shravan and produced music for Bollywood playback singer Sadhna Sargam. Kiran has his own recording studio and is a full time  music producer.  His credits include working with All India Radio, BBC World Service, CBC, Zee TV, Channel East etc. He has had many appearances and performances with top Artist names such as, Late Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Zakir Hussein, Hariharan, Hans Raj Hans, Anuradha Poundwal, Talat Aziz, James Asher, Sivamani to name a few. Today Strings has become a household name within the Asian community, the credit for which goes to the entire crew of this magnificent and diverse band.

Memorable performances of Strings

Universal's Film The Guru Premiere

Strings performed for one thousand Hollywood industry related people at Amerstradem Cine Expo 2002 in the Showcase  of Universal International Picture's new releases including its latest movie THE GURU for which Strings performed with Jimmy Mistry the 'Guru' of the Film(see Picture here)

Louis Vuitton

Strings recently performed for world famous designer Louis Vuitton on their launch of new product

BBC

It was honour for Strings to be part of BBC Party. Strings was invited to perform in a party by BBC for the opening of their new BBC Media Village site.

Henley's Asian Music Festival

Strings performed for an audience of three thousand people for this prestigious occasion. We were nominated the best Indian Band in UK and this festival was broadcasted on ZEE TV.

50 years of Independent India - A Celebration

Strings performed for two shows in the world famous venue Symphony Hall. We were very much Honoured to perform for 50^th India’s independence Day in presence of High Commissioner of India and many such dignitaries from UK and India. Once again we performed to a full house audience of four thousand.

Live On Air - By Asianet

Strings was chosen as" the Band"  by Asianet TV to perform live  for a special Broadcast aired throughout Europe.

An Evening with Sri Hariprasad  Chaurasia

Strings, once again had the privilege to perform alongside the greatest flutist in the world - Sri Hariprasad Chaurasia,  at the Royal Festival Hall.

Navratri Nights

Strings is performing for the past two years for  the Lohana Navratri (The Hottest Navratri spot) in Brenford Leisure Centre, Chiswick for 13 nights in a row.  Once again,  we were voted the best band to date. Quite naturally, We had One Thousand, two hundred people on their feet non stop for 3 hours everyday for 13 days!!!

Best Band - Yes Sir, We were!!!

 Strings- A prestigious band at prestigious venues

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The group is now available for your special occasion , playing a wide and varied array of music. Whatever the occasion, whatever the mood, whatever the time and whatever the place, Strings will bring music to your ears, and liven up the day or night for you.