Draft:Shwe G

Shwe G
Shwe G
Birth name	Shwetaank Gupta
Born	March 25th, 1993 (age 31); Jodhpur, India
Genres	Blues, Rock, Jazz, Pop, Indian Classical
Occupation(s)	Musician, Guitarist, Songwriter
Instrument(s)	Guitar, Harmonium, Sitar
Years active	2016 - Present
Labels	2017Madison Records
Website	https://www.youtube.com/@shwegeemusic

Submission declined on 14 September 2024 by Bonadea (talk).

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Declined by Bonadea 48 days ago. Last edited by Sumanuil 48 days ago. Reviewer: Inform author.

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Comment: In addition, the tone is entirely promotional rather than factual. bonadea contributions talk 11:08, 14 September 2024 (UTC)

Comment: None of the sources shows any notability. Sources 1 and 3 are churnalism based on the same press release. bonadea contributions talk 11:06, 14 September 2024 (UTC)

Shwe G is an Indian-born blues guitarist, musician, and songwriter. He is known for blending Indian classical music with blues and rock elements, creating a unique and soulful sound.

Early Life

Shwe G began his musical journey at the age of 6 in Ahmedabad, India when his father bought him a harmonium and later a sitar. He quickly mastered the discipline of Indian Classical Music and continued performing throughout middle and high school.^[1]

Musical Career

Before his high school graduation, Shwe G picked up the Blues Guitar, inspired by luminaries like SRV, Jimi Hendrix, and John Mayer. Shortly thereafter, at the age of 19, he enrolled in the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston, where he further honed his skills and graduated summa cum laude with top honor.^[2]

Discography

Wake Up (2023)
Song For Her (2024)

Influences

Shwe G cites artists like SRV, Jimi Hendrix, and John Mayer as major influences in his musical style, which merges traditional Indian sounds with the blues genre.^[3]

Personal Life

Shwe G has made notable strides in the music technology space, particularly with his involvement in the US-Chinese startup, Session Loops.^[4] As part of this collaboration, he developed two signature guitar sample library packs: "Mask Off" and "The Electric Cure".^[5] These packs draw inspiration from a blend of R&B, Pop, Psychedelic Rock, and Blues, showcasing Shwe’s diverse musical influences. Beyond his work in digital music creation, Shwe is an avid collector of vintage guitars and rare guitar pedals, many of which are highly sought after for their distinctive sounds and scarcity. His collection is considered unique for its inclusion of items that have reached a level of rarity in the global guitar market.

External Links

References

[1] ttps://www.deccanherald.com/india/karnataka/bengaluru/i-want-remembered-good-soul-2031824

[2] ttps://highonscore.com/shwetaank-gupta-debut-single-song-for-her/

[3] ttps://www.radioandmusic.com/entertainment/editorial/news/171107-2017madison-describes-my-life-it-comes-the

[4] ttps://www.musicradar.com/news/create-custom-guitar-parts-in-minutes-with-session-loops

[5] ttps://sessionloops.com/catalog/live-performance

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