Maharaja Blues is the culmination of the flow of three talented rivers, Richard, Jonathan and Satinder as they merge with the great Mississippi, fusing the sound of the beating tabla with the euphoric slide blues and the fire of the harmonica.  In 2014 Jonathan became the third tributary to flow into the blues water of this musical river.

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Richard Staines was born in South Wales. He has been actively involved in all sorts of music from a young age. He has lived and performed in many countries though has been mainly based in London and more recently Cardiff. In recent years his love of the blues has blossomed and his skills on slide guitar have gone from strength to strength. He thoroughly enjoys song-writing, arranging, and composing.

Satinder Grewal, having started playing tabla at the age of 9, continued with the passion for the Indian percussion instrument throughout his early years. He recently rediscovered his affinity for the tabla and has been playing at gigs around London, creating a respectable fan-base. He has transitioned from collaborating with traditional Indian musicians playing instruments such as sarangi, to western style instruments – notably the guitar. Through hours of enjoyable yet concentrated practise, he has honed his technical abilities which has allowed him to form half of the Maharaja Blues.

Jonathan Browning, born and raised in the valleys of South Wales, breathes fire through his harmonica adding extra spice to the Maharaja Blues. He combines folk, rock and blues techniques to create his own distinctive style. Enamoured by the versatility of his instrument, he naturally feeds off the vibes of the other maharajas.