Artists
Akram Khan
Akram Khan is a highly skilled tabla player known for his deep-rooted knowledge of rhythm and his dynamic performances. Coming from a rich musical heritage, he was trained in Indian classical percussion from a young age, mastering the art of tabla through years of dedication and practice.
With over 25 years of experience, Akram has performed on prestigious stages worldwide, collaborating with top classical musicians and experimenting with fusion and contemporary music. His versatility and passion for rhythm make his performances both powerful and engaging.
Beyond performing, Akram is also a dedicated teacher, inspiring students globally. He continues to uphold the tradition of tabla while exploring new creative possibilities in music.
Pundit Debasis Chakroborty
Pt. Debasis Chakroborty, a well-known Indian classical Slide guitar virtuoso of India, has joined the Department of Performing Art under the faculty of Humanities Mangalayatan University since its inception.
His repertoire in Hindustani classical music attracts students & scholars from all over India & abroad. He has a vast professional experience of more than twenty-five years in the field of Hindustani classical music. He is a regular visitor, conductor-performer and Artist-in-Residence at several foreign Universities in Australia and the USA.
He was crucial in successfully implementing an international collaborative research project on music between Mangalayatan University and Monash University, Australia. He has published ten research papers in National and International books and journals.
He has performed extensively throughout South East Asia, Australia, the USA and Europe in major international music festivals and received appreciation & honours from the musical fraternity worldwide. He is also an expert in many Govt. and non Govt. organizations.
Sanju Sahai
Sanju Sahai is a world-renowned tabla player from the famous Benares Gharana. He started learning at a young age from his grandfather, Pandit Sharda Sahai, and soon became a master of rhythm and technique.
With over 25 years of experience, Sanju has performed across the world with top Indian classical musicians, as well as in fusion and contemporary music. His energetic performances and deep understanding of rhythm make him one of the most sought-after tabla players today.
Along with performing, he is also a passionate teacher, sharing his knowledge with students worldwide. Sanju continues to keep the Benares Gharana tradition alive while bringing fresh creativity to his music.
Deepak Shah
Born into a Musical family, Deepak was introduced to Music at a very early age, He was trained in Classical Music by his Grand father Shri Shantilal Shah and Shri Mohan Junior .
Deepak's passion , understanding and training of music led him into the world of Arrangement and Music Direction. In 25 odd years, he has had the pleasure and honour of working with almost all the Renowned Artistes from India, and has performed live on National and International platforms.
He has also composed Music and Background Scores for more than 30 Bangla , Gujarati, Punjabi and Bhojpuri films and has recorded many albums with prestigious Music Company’s like T-series, Tips, and Venus to name a few.
Lovely Sharma
Lovely Sharma is a renounced Sitarist, Music therapist and Musicologist, First Sitarist D.Litt., Kala Bhushan Awardee & her name was included in India Book of Records 2009 for her unique work in the Jails, Sitarist of A.I.R.Delhi, Empanelled Sitarist of ICCR, Ministry of external affairs, Delhi, Professor in Sitar, DEI University, Agra, Performance and music therapy workshops giving in Australia, Iran, Malaysia, Singapore, Argentina, Italy, China etc.
Presented around 60 research papers in National & International conferences & Workshops in India and Abroad. First lady of India who has treated Prisoners by Indian Classical music in the Jails. Written 7 valuable Books on Indian Music, Expert of around 50 Indian and Western Associations & universities. Organised many National & International conferences and Workshops for promotion of Indian Music at Agra.
Durjay Bhaumik
An acclaimed accompanist as well as soloist, Durjay Bhaumik hails from Kolkata. Born and raised in a musical environment, Durjay’s early initiation into Music by Pandit Dulal Nutta of Banaras Gharana nurtured Durjay’s considerable talent.
He has been learning the intricacies of Musical and Rhythmic expressions and advanced studies with Tal Yogi Pandit Suresh Talwalkar since 2001. His tonal excellence, technical virtuosity and sensitivity towards the nuances of music have taken him places accompanying celebrities of Indian Classical Music in India's leading Classical Music Festivals and overseas.
In his career spanning over two & half decades now, he is one of his generation's most sought-after Tabla players. As a part of collaborative work with world music, he has performed with the celebrated musicians of different countries. Like Art Lee of Japan, Raho Langsepp of Estonia, the Vienna youth choir, etc., to name a few. He has performed and directed a rhythm ensemble - "NAAD CONFLUENCE”, with various Artists of Hindustani and Carnatic Classical Music. Connoisseurs & critics have marked his presence in the prestigious music festivals of the country.
