Ustad Sukhvinder Singh Pinky
Ustad Sukhvinder Singh Pinky is one of India’s most dynamic percussionists, acclaimed for his mastery of both tabla and the rare jori. Born in Sri Bhaini Sahib, Punjab, he began performing in the Namdhari Sangeet tradition at age five and later trained intensively in Varanasi under the legendary Pt. Kishan Maharaj. Renowned for his spontaneity, power, and musical depth, he has accompanied icons like Pt. Ravi Shankar, Ustad Vilayat Khan, and Ustad Amjad Ali Khan. A Grammy winner, he has also performed with major orchestras and is widely regarded as the foremost global exponent of the jori.