Shwe G
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| Birth name | Shwetaank Gupta |
| Born | March 25, 1993 Jodhpur, India |
| Genres | Blues, Rock, Jazz, Pop, Indian Classical |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, Guitarist, Songwriter |
| Instruments | Guitar, Harmonium, Sitar |
| Years active | 2016 - Present |
| Labels | 2017Madison Records |
| Associated acts | The BluesXP, Aatrey Bhatt |
| Website | https://www.youtube.com/@shwegeemusic |
Shwe G is an Indian-born blues guitarist, musician, and songwriter. He is known for blending Indian classical music with blues and rock elements, creating a unique and soulful sound.
Early Life
Shwe G began his musical journey at the age of 6 in Ahmedabad, India when his father bought him a harmonium and later a sitar. He quickly mastered the discipline of Indian Classical Music and continued performing throughout middle and high school.[1]
Musical Career
Before his high school graduation, Shwe G picked up the Blues Guitar, inspired by luminaries like SRV, Jimi Hendrix, and John Mayer. Shortly thereafter, at the age of 19, he enrolled in the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston, where he further honed his skills and graduated summa cum laude with top honor.[2]
Discography
- Wake Up (2023)
- Song For Her (2024)
Influences
Shwe G cites artists like SRV, Jimi Hendrix, and John Mayer as major influences in his musical style, which merges traditional Indian sounds with the blues genre.[3]
Personal Life
Shwe G has made notable strides in the music technology space, particularly with his involvement in the US-Chinese startup, Session Loops.[4] As part of this collaboration, he developed two signature guitar sample library packs: "Mask Off" and "The Electric Cure".[5] These packs draw inspiration from a blend of R&B, Pop, Psychedelic Rock, and Blues, showcasing Shwe’s diverse musical influences. Beyond his work in digital music creation, Shwe is an avid collector of vintage guitars and rare guitar pedals, many of which are highly sought after for their distinctive sounds and scarcity. His collection is considered unique for its inclusion of items that have reached a level of rarity in the global guitar market.
References
- ↑ https://www.deccanherald.com/india/karnataka/bengaluru/i-want-remembered-good-soul-2031824
- ↑ https://highonscore.com/shwetaank-gupta-debut-single-song-for-her/
- ↑ https://www.radioandmusic.com/entertainment/editorial/news/171107-2017madison-describes-my-life-it-comes-the
- ↑ https://www.musicradar.com/news/create-custom-guitar-parts-in-minutes-with-session-loops
- ↑ https://sessionloops.com/catalog/live-performance
External links
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