Combining the beauty and grace of the ragas with contemporary sounds and grooves, Pakistani composer Abbas Premjee’s music spans many genres, from rock and jazz to world and classical. Raised in Karachi, Abbas moved to the US at 16, where he cut his teeth in a variety of rock and jazz bands and developed his love of classical guitar. He completed his Bachelors degree in Music Theory and Composition at Loyola Marymount University, going on to achieve a Masters degree in Classical Guitar from Southern Methodist University, where he studied under Robert Guthrie. On returning to Pakistan a few years later, Abbas discovered Indian Classical music and took up the Mohan veena, taking instruction from legendary sitar player, Ustad Rais Khan. In 2009, Abbas returned to the United States where he is active as a composer, and a performer.