Magnus Mehta is a multi-instrumentalist known primarily for his work as a percussionist
Via extended musical field trips to Cuba, Morrocco, Turkey and India, Magnus has built up an extensive knowledge of many different musical cultures and percussion traditions.
Magnus has recorded for Oscar winning composers Stephen Warbeck, Gabriel Yared, and Howard Shore, and has worked for many UK theatre companies including the National Theatre, Shakespeare's Globe, the RSC, the National Theatre of Scotland, Matthew Bourne's "New Adventures", Ballet Rambert and several West end productions including the Lion King, Latin Fever and We Will Rock You.
Regular bands include Belinda Sykes and Joglaresa, Melt Yourself Down, the hKippers, Collocutor, Sacha Silva and a duo with guitarist Dario Rossetti Bonell
the BBC Scottish Symphony, Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Scottish Opera and Ballet. Magnus was also a percussion finalist in the 1998 BBC Young Musician of the Year.Magnus's other credits include
Magnus also plays electric guitar in his band Penya who are currently producing their debut album
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Commerical Recording
Theatre
Bands