G. S. Sachdev

G. S. Sachdev (born Gurbachan Singh Sachdev, in Lyallpur, Punjab, 24 April 1935 – 24 June 2018)^[1] was an Indian performer of the bansuri (bamboo flute). He performed Hindustani classical music.

Born(1935-04-24)April 24, 1935

Lyallpur, Punjab Province (British India), India

DiedJune 24, 2018(2018-06-24) (aged 83)

San Rafael, California, United States of America

GenresHindustani Classical Music

InstrumentBansuri (a type of flute)

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G. S. Sachdev
Born	(1935-04-24)April 24, 1935 Lyallpur, Punjab Province (British India), India
Died	June 24, 2018(2018-06-24) (aged 83) San Rafael, California, United States of America
Genres	Hindustani Classical Music
Instrument	Bansuri (a type of flute)

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Sachdev was a student of the flautist Vijay Raghav Rao for 12 years, living with him for 3 years as a disciple.^[2]

Sachdev was on the advisory board of the World Flute Society.^[3]

Among his students were Oscar van Dillen^[4] and Jin Hi Kim^[5].