Credits:
A widely-respected Sarod player who is acknowledged as one of the most accomplished of the musicians playing Indian music in the South West of England. Suitable for small stages at Indian/Asian Weddings, festivals, village halls, medium sized Arts centres etc. He can also give lectures, demonstrations and improvisation workshops.
"...fantastic opportunity to experience first hand an Indian classical music performance, providing inspiration to widen their children's cultural awareness." Jilly Hillier, Marlborough Brandt Group
Style:
Indian Sarod Soloist, Tabla Soloist, or Sarod & Tabla (Duet), or Sitar, Sarod and Tabla (Trio).
Training / Teaching:
He has been performing professionally since he graduated in 1998 with a BA Hons in World Music. He took his initial training on the Sarod from Ustad Wajahat Khan in London. He is of mixed Indian and English heritage and began studying Indian music after learning Jazz and Flamenco guitar. He teaches Sarod and other aspects of Indian music either privately or as part of a small group.
Live Performances:
He performs traditional North Indian Classical music on the Sarod, both solo and accompanied by the Tabla. He can bring his own PA for small venues. A raised stage and attractive carpet should be provided if possible but he can bring his own carpet if unavailable.
Recent Performances and Workshops:
Tabla Accompanists: (Sarod and Tabla Duet) - Tabla Player #1:
Born into a musical family, he took an early interest in playing the Tabla (Indian classical percussion instrument). From the age of fourteen, he was privileged to be trained by Pandit Shankar Ghosh, the renowned Tabla maestro of the Farukhabad Gharana (school). After years of dedicated apprenticeship, he emerged as an accomplished Tabla player. He graduated in classical music specialising in Tabla, from Prayag University, Allahabad. He soon became well-known within the classical music circuit both in his home city, Calcutta, and India as a whole. As well as being a successful performing artist, he is an experienced teacher - he taught at the Birla Academy of Art and Culture, the premier musical institution in Calcutta, from 1975 until 1998, when he came to the UK. He has played with many famous musicians and classical dancers. He was a leading participant in the ‘Music of the Drum’ ensemble, led by its composer Pandit Shankar Ghosh.
He is not only a virtuoso Tabla player, he is equally at home in light classical and popular music. He is an adept performer of the Sarod and similar instruments. He has already built up a formidable reputation as both a teacher and performer. His skills are in great demand from all over Britain and he gives lessons in Tabla to pupils in Bath, Bristol and the surrounding area. As such, he has made a valuable contribution to the richness of the cultural life of the region. During the course of his musical career, which spans the past three decades, he has performed all over India, the sub-continent, Japan and in the UK, including concerts in Queen Elizabeth Hall and the Royal Albert Hall.
- Storytelling with music concert, with Sarod and Tabla at The Folk House, Bristol.
- Big Arts Week Improvisation workshop at Two Mile Hill Primary School, Bristol.
- Bath Pavilion Global Fair, short performance and workshop with Sarod and Tabla.
- Indian music performance, Sarod and Tabla, St Austell, Cornwall, World Music event.
- Ashton Court Festival, Global Marquee accompanied Tabla.
- Actionaid Fundraising Concert and meal, Westbury Village Hall.
- Luton Mela, accompanied by Tabla, September.
- Imax Cinema, Bristol, Preview screening of 'Mystic India' film, with Tabla.
- Vegan Society Gourmet Dinner accompanied by Tabla.
Tabla Accompanists: (Sarod and Tabla Duet) - Tabla Player #1:
Born into a musical family, he took an early interest in playing the Tabla (Indian classical percussion instrument). From the age of fourteen, he was privileged to be trained by Pandit Shankar Ghosh, the renowned Tabla maestro of the Farukhabad Gharana (school). After years of dedicated apprenticeship, he emerged as an accomplished Tabla player. He graduated in classical music specialising in Tabla, from Prayag University, Allahabad. He soon became well-known within the classical music circuit both in his home city, Calcutta, and India as a whole. As well as being a successful performing artist, he is an experienced teacher - he taught at the Birla Academy of Art and Culture, the premier musical institution in Calcutta, from 1975 until 1998, when he came to the UK. He has played with many famous musicians and classical dancers. He was a leading participant in the ‘Music of the Drum’ ensemble, led by its composer Pandit Shankar Ghosh.
He is not only a virtuoso Tabla player, he is equally at home in light classical and popular music. He is an adept performer of the Sarod and similar instruments. He has already built up a formidable reputation as both a teacher and performer. His skills are in great demand from all over Britain and he gives lessons in Tabla to pupils in Bath, Bristol and the surrounding area. As such, he has made a valuable contribution to the richness of the cultural life of the region. During the course of his musical career, which spans the past three decades, he has performed all over India, the sub-continent, Japan and in the UK, including concerts in Queen Elizabeth Hall and the Royal Albert Hall.
Tabla Player #2:
He has been playing Tabla since the age of 12 and studied with Giani Arun Singh in the Punjab style. He has performed with many vocalists, working as a temple musician and travelling throughout Europe and the United States. He also sings and is learning the Sarangi.
Promoter Quotes:
"...fantastic opportunity to experience first hand an Indian classical music performance, providing inspiration to widen their children's cultural awareness." Jilly Hillier, Marlborough Brandt Group
"Performed at the Mivart Open Studios event, the music was beautiful and the audience was captivated." Eddie Martin, Blues Musician and Creative Industries Mentor.
Audience Quotes:
"The music was absorbing, atmospheric...an enchanting evening that must be repeated!"
"Subtly crafted music...the music was captivating"
"The concert brought about a peaceful and happy heart and mind."
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