Creator of the MOHAN VEENA & the winner of the GRAMMY AWARD, Vishwa Mohan has mesmerized the world with his pristine pure, delicate yet fiery music. It is due to Vishwa's maiden mega effort that he rechristened guitar as MOHAN VEENA, his genius creation & has established it at the top most level in the mainstream of Indian Classical Music scenario, thereby proving the essence of his name VISHWA (meaning the world) & MOHAN (meaning charmer) & indeed , a world charmer he is.Being the foremost disciple of Pt. Ravi Shankar, Vishwa Mohan belongs to that elite body of musicians which traces its origin to the Moughal emperor Akbar's court musician TANSEN & his guru the Hindu Mystic Swami Haridas.

Vishwa Mohan Bhatt has attracted international attention by his successful indianisation of the western Hawaiian guitar with his perfect assimilation of sitar, sarod & veena techniques, by giving it a evolutionary design & shape & by adding 14 more strings helping him to establish the instrument MOHAN VEENA to unbelievable heights. With blinding speed & faultless legato, Bhatt is undoubtedly one of the most expressive, versatile & greatest slide player s in the world.

Being a powerhouse performer, Vishwa's electrifying performance always captivates the audience whether in the United States of America, Europe, Gulf countries or his motherl& India. Vishwa Mohan has become the cultural ambassador of India by carrying the Herculean task of glorifying & popularizing Indian culture & music throughout the world.

Outst&ing features of Bhatt's baaj (style) are his natural ability to play the 'Tantrakari Ang' & incorporate the 'Gayaki Ang' on Mohan Veena which is the greatest advantage of this instrument over traditional Indian instrument like sitar, sarod & veena. It was no surprise that Vishwa Mohan with his sheer virtuosity & limitless supply of melodies won the highest music award of the world, the GRAMMY AWARD IN 1994 along with Ry Cooder for their World Music Album, 'A MEETING BY THE RIVER' enhancing his celebrity status not only as a star performer but also as an improviser & a soulful composer.

Vishwa Mohan has performed extensively in the USA, USSR, Canada, the Great Britain, Germany, Spain, France, Italy, Netherl&s, Belgium, Scotl&, Switzerl&, Denmark, then scaling the Gulf of Dubai, Al-Sharjah, Bahrain, Muscat, Abu Dhabi etc. & throughout India.Visit P&it Vishwamohan Bhatt at his website: http://www.vishwamohanbhatt.com/