Suranjan is happy to introduce a new initiative - Insight. In this monthly series, our aim is to listen and study recordings of legendary Hindustani classical musicians through interactive sessions hosted by a senior musician of our times.

In the second episode of Insight, Pt. Sudhir Nayak will discuss the stylistic approach to presentation of
Pt. Jitendra Abhisheki through one of his greatest recordings.

Date: 29th August 2021, 6 pm IST
Mode of Communication:Facebook Live

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Pt. Jitendra Abhisheki

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Exceptional Musician and Masterful Composer

Born to a princely Goan family rooted in music, an atmosphere of bhajan and keertan was prevalent in the family. Panditji’s father was a famed Keertankar, and he became his first musical guru. He later travelled to Pune in order to learn the intricacies of Raag sangeet, from Naresibua Patankar, an exponent of the famed Gwalior gharana. Pt. Jitendra Abhisheki learnt different styles of gayaki from Ustad Amjad Hussain Khan, (an exponent of the Khurja gharana), Pt. Jagannathbua Purohit (agra and other influences) and Gullubhai(Jaipur). Panditji inculcated various aspects of Khayaal Gayaki from the range of different gharanas he learnt from and created his own style. His work as a Guru is unparalleled, with numerous distinguished students who have now created a place of themselves with the new generation. Panditji was the recipient of countless awards all throughout his illustrious life, namely the prestigious Padmashri in 1998, as well as the Sangeet Akademi award, and the Dr. Homi Bhabha Fellowship.

Host

This session will be hosted by Pt. Sudhir Nayak, a disciple of Panditji and a leading harmonium exponent.

Pt. Sudhir Nayak

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A familiar face at most music festivals in India, Sudhirji has gained recognition as a sensitive harmonium accompanist to several vocalists. He is equally at home with harmonium solo renditions and has performed Harmonium Solo concerts at different festivals. A disciple of the Harmonium maestro Pt. Tulsidas Borkar, he also received training from the noted vocalist and composer Pandit Jitendra Abhisheki, in studying the nuances of Indian Art Music. Primarily trained in the Hindustani Music tradition, Sudhirji is also studying various other genres of Indian music. At an early age, Sudhirji had the honour of accompanying many stalwarts in the field of Hindustani Music. He has also composed music for many projects and albums. He has travelled extensively around the globe, across different cities, performing through concerts and festivals. He also conducts workshops related to the Harmonium at different Universities and educational institutions. Sudhirji's rich experience and eclectic approach towards arts, has led him to concentrate his efforts towards the development of Kala Coast, a movement dedicated to the arts.