Pt. Shounak Abhisheki is an Indian vocalist, composer of classical, semi-classical, and devotional music. He is the son of Jitendra Abhisheki
Shounak Abhisheki | |
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 Shounak Abhisheki singing in Vasantotsav 2011 | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | Shounak Abhisheki |
| Origin | Mangeshi, Goa, India |
| Genres | Classical, semi-classical, devotional, natya sangeet |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, composer |
| Website | Artists website |
Profile
editShounak Abhisheki, the son and disciple of Maestro Pt. Jitendra Abhisheki,[1] is a vocalist who combines Agra and Jaipur styles of Hindustani Classical Music. Abhisheki trained under Smt. Kamaltai Tambe of the Jaipur Gharana.
Career
editShounak has performed special programs such as Swarabhishek,[2] Tulsi Ke Ram & Kabir and Abhang,[3] based on his father's compositions.
In addition to several Indian music festivals,[1][2][3][4][5][6] he has performed a series of concerts in the United States,[7] the United Kingdom, the Soviet Union, the Persian Gulf and Thailand.
Shounak has been recorded by Sony Music, Music Today, Times Music, Ninad Music, Music Curry, and Fountain Music.
Awards and recognitions
edit- Pune Ki Asha Puraskar
- Balgandharva Puraskar
- Zee Gaurav Puraskar
- N.C.P.A. Excellence Award
- Pt. Dinanath Mangeshkar Puraskar by Marathi Natyaparishad
- Saraswatibai Rane Puraskar
- Symbiosis University Cultural Award
References
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- ^ a b "Taramati music festival from December 3". The Hindu. 27 November 2004. Archived from the original on 19 January 2005. Retrieved 12 April 2010.
- ^ "Out of tune". The Times of India. 13 December 2002. Retrieved 12 April 2010.
- ^ "Music fest to remember Jyotsna Bhole". The Times of India. 5 May 2009. Archived from the original on 11 August 2011. Retrieved 12 April 2010.
- ^ "Celebrate Rains... Celebrate Life". Express Buzz. The New Indian Express Group. 18 July 2009. Archived from the original on 28 May 2012. Retrieved 12 April 2010.
- ^ Chinen, Nate (12 May 2008). "Recalling Miles Davis by Crossing Cultures". The New York Times. Retrieved 12 April 2010.