Fayiz Muhammed
Indian Violinist
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Fayiz Muhammed is an Indian violinist trained in Carnatic music and Western classical music.[1][2][3][4]
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Fayiz muhammed performing in 2024 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Faiz Muhammed K.S |
| Genres | Classical, Indian, world music, Fusion music, Indian music, Carnatic music |
| Occupations | Violinist, composer |
| Instrument | Violin |
| Years active | 2016–present |
Early life
Fayiz was born in Aluva to Saidu Muhammed T M and Shyla Saidu Muhammed. He was introduced to the violin as a child and started taking lessons in Carnatic and Western classical music from Kalabhavan at the age of 14. He did his graduation in Commerce from Union Christian College, Aluva.[1][5]
Performing career
In 2016, he started a fusion band, Red Viola with eight other musicians while studying in college. The band does fusion covers of popular Indian songs.[1] He has performed musical shows in India and abroad and has collaborated with Vijay Sethupathi, Dhanush and artists Vaishnav Girish and Niranj Suresh at Asiavision Awards in 2019.[5][1]
He was part of a concert arranged at Global Village (Dubai) featuring 44 musicians from different countries.[6][1]
He composed the theme music for the 19th edition of beauty pageant, Miss Kerala. In 2019, he made a cameo appearance as a violinist in the Malayalam film Pathinettam Padi.