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Navin Chettri is a Lecturer of Music at the Lionel Hampton School of Music, University of Idaho, where he also serves as Manager of the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival and ACMS, and Artistic Director of the World Music Celebration. He holds both a Master of Music and Bachelor of Music in Percussion Performance & Composition from the same institution.
His research and creative interests center on jazz, world music, percussion performance, and cross-cultural fusion. As a performer and composer, he blends Western jazz with global traditions from Nepal, India, Brazil, West Africa, and the Americas, creating innovative musical forms such as 'Tabla Forro' and 'The Himalayan Duo.'
The trends in his creative output reflect a deep engagement with cultural hybridity, improvisation, and global jazz networks, emphasizing collaboration across continents and traditions. His work often explores the intersection of traditional rhythms and contemporary jazz sensibilities.
His accolades include:
- Best Pop/Rock Composition, Hits FM Music Awards (2014)
- Best Pop/Rock Album of the Year, Hits FM Music Awards (2014)
Chettri has mentored students through ensemble instruction and studio courses at the University of Idaho and has taught jazz percussion at Washington State University. He has led major grant-funded initiatives through festival management and international artistic projects, though specific grants are not detailed. He leads the Cadenza Collective and has founded key festivals including Jazzmandu and Drum Jatra in Nepal.
He is actively involved in global music labs and ensembles, including:
- Cadenza Collective (Nepali Afro-Funk)
- Goonj (Nepali folk-jazz fusion)
- NepaMali (Swiss-Nepali collaboration)
- Tabla Forro (Brazilian-Indian fusion)
- The Himalayan Duo (jazz-sitar ensemble)
