Nihal
Who? Asian Network presenter, Nihal
I want to see if I can be a musically useful part of not only the Virtual Orchestra but also the Last Night Of The Proms celebrations.
Instrument? Guitar
Why Get Playing? "I had three guitar lessons when I was a kid and gave up. I have had enough of air guitaring to Nirvana and Royal Blood and now want to see if I can actually be a musically useful part of not only the Virtual Orchestra but also the Last Night Of The Proms celebrations."
About Nihal
Over the years, Nihal has been a promoter, performer and presenter, following his passion for music wherever it takes him and bringing others along for the ride.
He spent over a decade fronting various shows on BBC Radio 1, and can now be found on the BBC Asian Network (weekdays 10am-1pm).
Nihal also makes regular appearances on BBC Radio 5 Live and the BBC Radio 2 Arts Show, and has presented Sunday Politics London on BBC One and TV coverage of the Commonwealth Games.
As a music journalist, Nihal has written for Asiana, Eastern Eye, The Face, Mixmag, Hip Hop Connection and The Observer. As a DJ he runs his own club night and has performed at The Isle Of Wight Festival, Glastonbury, Bestival and club gigs up and down the country.
Nihal also sits on the board of London’s Southbank Centre, and he was a cultural ambassador for the successful London 2012 Olympic Bid.
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What is Get Playing?
Wherever you are, whatever your level, Get Playing and join our nationwide community of music makers.
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Nitin Sawhney gives Nihal guitar lessons
Nihal gets to grips with the guitar for the first time live on air.
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Nitin Sawhney's Masterclass
From flamenco to tremolo - Nitin shows how to improve your playing.
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Learn Bizet's Toreador song on the guitar
Learn Bizet's Toreador song on the guitar and join the Virtual Orchestra.
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