TIGA MAGAZINE
Volume 4 - Featuring Abhishekh Prabhu
"The Raag Rockstar"
He was only six when the guitar entered his life—not by choice, but by a mother's firm hand and a father's amused observation that their little boy strutted like a rockstar whenever the TV blared guitar solos. Dragged to lessons he didn’t ask for, he practiced under the stern gaze of a teacher six decades older, learning scales for years while songs remained out of reach. But somewhere along the way, something shifted. At nineteen, with calloused fingers and a heart drawn to Indian classical, he met his Guru, Ustad Rafique Khan. That encounter rewrote his destiny. Against all odds—and defying society, family expectations, and discouraging voices—he chose the harder road. Today, with drone strings added to his guitar and ragas flowing through steel strings, he stands as a living bridge between tradition and innovation, inspiring a new generation to dream differently.
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From emerging enthusiasts to seasoned stage legends, every guitarist has a story — and we’re here to tell it.
The Indian Guitar Archives is a dedicated online platform that amplifies the voices of Indian guitarists.. We capture the inspiration, determination, and artistry that define the Indian guitar landscape by documenting the journeys behind the fretboard.
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TIGA was born from the union of science and sound.
I’m a neuroscientist and a lifelong guitarist — and I’ve always believed that every guitar player holds a story worth telling. Whether it begins in a bedroom, a village gig, or a crowded stage, each journey is unique, honest, and incredibly human.
This platform was created to celebrate that — to bring together diverse tones, styles, and lives into one evolving archive. Your support makes this possible. Your stories make it unforgettable.
Together, we’re stringing a billion dreams.
The Indian Guitar Archives (TIGA) is India’s first archive of guitarists — an online platform and digital magazine that documents the voices, stories, and sounds of guitar players across the country. From seasoned professionals to self-taught beginners, TIGA is dedicated to sharing the heartfelt journeys behind the strings — their inspirations, struggles, influences, and triumphs.
This is more than just a magazine. It’s a movement to spotlight and support guitarists from every corner of India — to preserve their artistry, amplify their voices, and build a community rooted in passion and performance. If you’re a guitarist and would like to be featured, drop us an email — we’d love to hear your story and strum it into the world.
Dr. Sai Kiran Kumar
Founder
