Poly Varghese was initially trained at Kerala Kalamandalam, Kerala’s paramount center for training in classical arts. He specialized in Mridangam, the main component of percussion in southern classical music. He pursued his quest for music at Viswa Bharati University, Santiniketan in the north eastern state of India, West Bengal with unique opportunity and access to learn various instruments, stringed as well as percussion. His growing interest in Rabindra Sangeet and love for Hindustani probed him to specialize in playing Hindustani music on electric guitar.

Poly has played across 55 countries in the Middle East, Europe, Asia, Australia and the Americas, including venues such as the Mozart chamber in Vienna and Graz (Austria) and The Sophia in Sacramento (USA). During his USA tour in 2016, he collaborated with famous musicians including Eric Clapton, John Scofield, Tam Po Shek and Paul Klemperer. Poly’s performances include: 2013: Monsoon Music festival organized by the India International Centre in New Delhi where he was honoured with the a Presidential Award. In 2017, Poly’s played at the Edinburg Jazz and Blues festival in the UK. In Feb 2024, Poly performed at the ‘International Water Conclave’ (Meghalaya, India).

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