Pt. Shounak Abhisheki is an

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, composer of classical, semi-classical, and devotional music.

Profile

Shounak Abhisheki, the son and disciple of Maestro Pt.

Jitendra Abhisheki Ganesh Balawant Nawathe, better known as Pandit Jitendra Abhisheki (21 September 1929 – 7 November 1998), was an Indian vocalist, composer and scholar of Indian classical, semi-classical, and devotional music. While he distinguished himself i ...

, is a vocalist who combines Agra and Jaipur styles of Hindustani Classical Music. Abhisheki trained under Smt. Kamaltai Tambe of the Jaipur Gharana.

Career

Shounak has performed special programs such as ''Swarabhishek'', ''Tulsi Ke Ram & Kabir'' and ''Abhang'', based on his father's compositions. In addition to several Indian music festivals, he has performed a series of concerts in the United States, 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

*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

External links

Artists website
{{DEFAULTSORT:Abhisheki, Shounak Hindustani singers Living people People from North Goa district Singers from Goa 21st-century Indian male classical singers Year of birth missing (living people)