Indian classical performance/Pandit Anindo Chatterjee - 9/27/13

About Pandit Anindo Chatterjee

A rare luminary of Indian Classical Music, Pandit Anindo Chatterjee has attained new heights in the art of tabla playing. Trained from his early childhood by Guru Padmabhusan Jnan Prakash Ghosh, Anindo has developed a unique style expanding upon his vast knowledge of the tradition. Both technically and artistically, he is a milestone for future generations to follow, for whom he is a devoted Guru with some very promising disciples, including his son Anubrata. He is equally regarded as a soloist and an accompanist and has shared the stage with almost all the great musicians of India. In acknowledgment of his immense contribution to music, he was awarded the “Sangeet Natak Akademy Award” in 2002, presented by His Excellency The President of India.

About The Biryani Boys

The Biryani Boys are Mustafa Bhagat and David Freeman. Their mission is to preserve and promote the Indian classical music tradition and provide safe passage as it finds its way in the contemporary landscape. In doing so, The Biryani Boys have created a video clip show, where each week, The Biryani Boys bring you the best in Indian classical music, sharing vintage and current footage from their personal archive.

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In the tradition of the humble yet mighty soapbox that encouraged free speech and empowered those who sought to inspire change, Soapbox Gallery provides a platform for artists to express themselves publicly and create dialogue around questions they find relevant. Soapbox Gallery helps artists raise awareness through art.