Biography

Patrick Vedlog is a Bansuri player from Oslo, Norway. His journey into the realm of Indian classical music began in the summer of 2014 when he stumbled upon a mesmerizing performance by Ustad Zakir Hussain and Rakesh Chaurasia. Already captivated by Eastern music, including Chinese and Mongolian, Patrick was instantly inspired to embark on his own musical odyssey. With prior experience experimenting with the Chinese Dizi flute, he eagerly received his small bansuri and commenced his learning journey.

At the age of 10, Patrick displayed his musical interest by playing the drums in a marching band and exploring drums and bass guitar with his friends' band. In 2014, Patrick met with bansuri player Tal Coleman, a disciple of Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia. Tal provided Patrick with initial guidance, laying the foundation for his fingering techniques. Subsequently, from 2015 onward, Patrick ventured on his own path, eager to develop his unique style. His sources of inspiration include the illustrious Pt. Hariprasad Chaurasia, Pt. Rajendra Prasanna, Rakesh Chaurasia, Deepak Ram, Pt. Ronu Majumdar, Pravin Godkhini, and Pt. Nityanand Haldipur.

In 2017, Patrick's musical journey took a momentous turn as he crossed paths with Tabla player Tarak Dutta, leading to their first public performance during the late summer at the ERA Festival in Oslo. The years 2017 to 2019 Patrick and Tarak performing together as a dynamic duo.

Deepening his musical prowess, in 2018 Patrick met Pt. Nabankur Bhattacharya, a senior disciple of Pt. Anindo Chatterjee and Tarak Dutta's Guru. Under the guidance of Pt. Nabankur Bhattacharya, Patrick delved into the art of Tabla and developed his skills in accompaniment.

In May of 2018, Patrick's musical journey took him to Rotterdam to meet the legendary Guru, Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia. He not only met the Maestro but also participated in a workshop conducted by him. The auspicious encounter with Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia was repeated in 2023 during the Maestro's visit to Oslo, Norway, where Patrick attended another workshop and had the honor of sitting 1-1 with the Maestro in a deep conversation about music and life.

Seeking further enrichment, Patrick embarked on a trip to India in 2019. During the summer, he joined Tarak Dutta in his hometown near Kolkata. Under the tutelage of flute teacher Ashok Kumar Karmakar, Patrick underwent intensive training, honing his skills on the bansuri.

In addition to his own musical pursuits, Patrick has taken on the role of a teacher, imparting his knowledge and expertise to a number of students.

Patrick Vedlog's musical journey continues to unfold, embracing his passion for the Bansuri and his commitment to preserving and advancing the rich traditions of Indian classical music.