Shaikh's interest in music began by exploring synthesizers in the early 1980s. In the early 1990s, he found the electronic music scene full of innovative and explorative sounds. This environment created an opportunity for him to present his compositions to an audience already embracing electronic music. Shaikh furthered his electro acoustic composition at Queen's University and has continued making music resulting in his present diverse discography.
Shaikh's music is a blend of many different styles and techniques. It is a world groove blend of fusion, dub, world beat, tech house, ambient, and jazz. From growing up listening to Indian ragas and Western classical music, he developed an ear for a fusion of sounds from around the world. This musical blend of styles and traditions inspire his compositions. The 21st-century rituals of dance and chill-out have drawn Shaikh to explore the trance phenomenon that these different expressions of music create and allow.
^Terry Brennan (12 July 2007). "KCR's Deconstructing Dinner collaborates with Adham Shaikh on feature broadcast". Nelson Daily News.
^Darren Davidson (3 April 2006). "Local Juno bid comes up short, but sweet: Adham Shaikh: Bonnington music maker says beyond career boost and learning experience, greatest reward of Juno nomination has been Nelson's support". Nelson Daily News.
