Kaajee Singh is an Indian percussionist. In 2022, he is awarded Padma Shri by the Indian government for his contribution in Arts.[1][2][3]
Kaajee Singh | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1945 |
| Occupation | Percussionist |
| Parent(s) | Indrajit Singh Sardar (father) |
| Awards | Padma Shri |
Singh began his career in 1952 with the Maaruni dance from. He took lessons in Shree Maadal from his father Indrajit Singh Sardar. In 1974, he went to Mumbai and worked with composers like Laxmikant-Pyarelal, Kalyanji-Anandji. He also invented the classical notations for Shree Mandal in 1974. In 1983, he came back to Kalimpong. He has written more than five books on instruments and folk music. He also runs the Sanskriti Sangrakshan Sansthan in Kalimpong.[5]