About Us

I am Abhinav Srivastava, and I am excited to share my musical journey! My passion for music began at a young age, inspired by my mother, the late Asha Srivastava, and my uncle, Mukul Kumar Sinha. I was particularly captivated by the Hawaiian guitar instrumentals of Sunil Ganguly.

At 13, I received a second-hand Hawaiian guitar and took lessons in Kankarbagh, Patna. However, after moving to the UK in 1977, I lost access to lessons and my guitar. In 1981, during a visit to India, I convinced my father to buy me a new guitar, reigniting my passion. Throughout the 1980s, I performed at family events and learned from Pt. Popatkar about rhythm.

A significant moment came in 1985 when I found an old 8-string Fender Hawaiian guitar in Manchester. In 1986, I collaborated with Dr. B.N. Jayaswal, leading to the formation of our “Chacha-Bhatija” band.After a 25-year hiatus, I returned to music in 2016, sharing performances on YouTube, starting with “Mujhe Tum Mil Gaye Humdum.” My pugh-poodle, Daisy, often features in my videos, helping me build a fanbase.I have organized gatherings for Hawaiian guitarists and performed at notable events, including:

• March 2020: Sur-Nirjhar – Asha Ke Sitaare, Patna
• December 2021: Hawaiian Guitar and Vocal Concert, Kankarbagh
• March 2022: Sur-Nirjhar – Taaro Ke Sitaare, Hotel Maurya, Patna
• September 2022: Javed Ali Concert, Atlanta, USA

As of March 2025, I have nearly 300 videos on YouTube, sharing my love for the Hawaiian guitar with audiences worldwide. Thank you for joining me on this musical adventure!