Hindol was introduced to Indian classical music at the age of five by his father, Sri Panchanan
Sardar, and later trained under distinguished gurus such as Pandit Santosh Bannerji and Pandit
Deepak Choudhury all of them belonging to the Rampur-Maihar Gharana, eventually developing
his own unique musical identity and sound. He completed a Master’s degree in Jazz at the
Cologne University of Music and Dance.
Indian classical music being one of the few musical traditions that fully embraces microtonal
intervals through continuous glides between notes, Hindol makes extensive use of these
possibilities. He creates intricate melodic landscapes through various ragas and rhythmic
structures. Combining exceptional technical skill with deep knowledge of ragas and their
psychoacoustic effects, he weaves them into performances that offer audiences a distinctive and
immersive musical experience.
Alongside his work in Indian classical music, Hindol explores diverse musical traditions
including jazz, Nordic, medieval European, Flamenco, Greek and Arabic music. He has initiated
and led numerous intercultural projects such as Ragasutra, North Light, Essence of Duality,
Fountainhead, and Samita, bringing together artists from different musical backgrounds. His
collaborations include renowned artists such as Marina Abramović, Markus Stockhausen, Renaud
Garcia-Fons, and Giorgis Xylouris, as well as distinguished dancers including Uma Dogra and
Daksha Mashruwala.
