The main event of 2020 for Brisbane’s Indian classical music lovers: Two of the finest instrumentalists in India, Pt Sugato Nag (sitar) and Pt Abhijit Banerjee (tabla), Master Musicians of Kolkata, present their art at Queensland Multicultural Centre.
This is the launch concert for Queensland Sangeet Mela Association (QSMA), dedicated to fostering high quality Indian classical music in Queensland, from the team that brought you Sangeet Mela, Australia’s premiere Indian classical event from 2014-2019.
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Tickets: trybooking.com/BICKB
Contact: Shen 0415106428, shen@ethnosuperlounge.com
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TABLA AND SITAR WORKSHOPS ON SAT 14 MAR: Contact Shen for details.
ARTIST BIOS:
PT SUGATO NAG – SITAR
Born in an elite, educated and highly cultured family of Bengal, Sugato Nag is fast emerging as one of the finest sitar virtuosi of the present generation. In today’s fast-changing world of Indian classical music, Sugato represents a dwindling populace of learned musicians, having had systematic taleem from some of the most respected purists of this art.
Playing in the style of the Etawah and Senia-Shahjahanpore gharanas, Sugato has expertly blended the intricacies of the Sitar baj of the Etawah gharana and the Rabab-based Sarod baj of the Senia Shahjahanpore gharana. A very melodious and sensitive player, Sugato’s imaginative synthesis of the gayaki style and intricate bolwork patterns of the Sarod through skillful improvisations have resulted in a style which is unique.
PT ABHIJIT BANERJEE – TABLA
Considered among the top class of tabla players from India, Abhijit Banerjee is one of the most sought after creative artists in the realm of Indian classical music. Abhijit has crafted a unique style and creative approach which has brought him accolades and awards throughout the world. He is known for his sensitivity, skill and deep sense of musicality. Apart from his contributions to Indian music he has delved into a diverse variety of world music crossover as both a performer and composer.
Recognizing his talent and natural inclination towards music his father steered him to tabla at the age of four. Abhijit also studied vocal music and violin later in his life in making a complete musician out of him. He is considered as one of the main disciples of the illustrious guru, the late Pt. Gyan Prakash Ghosh.
Abhijit has accompaniment on tabla nearly all of the top ranking stars of Hindustani classical music including Pt.Ravi Shankar, Late Pt.Nikhil Banerjee, Begum Parweena Sultana, Pt.Jasraj, Pt. Shiv Kumar Sharma, Dr.Balamurali Krishnan to name a few. As a tabla soloist he has also left his distinct mark through numerous performances and publications in India & abroad.
