Shivam Rath is a local Byron Bay multi-instrumentalist, producer, and performer trained in Indian Classical Music, exploring new realms where ancient traditions meet modern innovation. Playing his signature 22-string Indian Slide Guitar and the crystal ball, he creates immersive soundscapes that transport audiences beyond genres. With over 15 years of study and performance across the world, Shivam weaves Indian raga, rhythm, and mantra into contemporary textures of beats, loops, and live improvisation. His performances — whether solo or in kirtan-inspired ensembles — allowing all to sing, taste and explore the ancient mysticism of music like never before.
Named at birth Shivam Rath, he is a second-generation musician, following in his father’s footsteps in both Yoga and Indian Classical Music. Born into a musical family, Shivam has devoted his life to the union of music, mantra, and meditation, performing and teaching across the world for over a decade. His compositions and collaborations bridge ancient arts, culture, and mantra with the modern world — reviving timeless traditions through a contemporary lens. Shivam has studied directly under world-renowned masters including Pandit Debashish Bhattacharya (Hindustani Slide Guitar), Riley Lee (Shakuhachi), and Chota Lal Mishra (Tabla, BHU University). Deeply passionate about sharing the transformative essence of raga music, he has led workshops, retreats, and international tours with acclaimed Indian maestros, earning recognition for his authentic artistry and heartfelt teaching. His performances range from instrumental sessions, meditative sound journeys to upbeat, devotional grooves, inviting audiences into a space that is deep, dynamic, and transcendent — a harmonious fusion of ancient spirit and modern sound.
