Pandit Suman Ghosh (born 6 January 1967) is an Indian vocalist of
Hindustani classical music
Hindustani classical music is the Indian classical music, classical music of the Indian subcontinent's northern regions. It may also be called North Indian classical music or ''Uttar Bhartiya shastriya sangeet''. The term ''shastriya sangeet'' ...
from the
Mewati Gharana
The Mewati gharana is a musical apprenticeship tribe of Hindustani classical music. Known for being Pandit Jasraj's musical lineage, the gharana was founded by brothers Ghagge Nazir Khan and Wahid Khan (beenkar) of Indore in the late 19th c ...
of
Hindustani Classical Music
Hindustani classical music is the Indian classical music, classical music of the Indian subcontinent's northern regions. It may also be called North Indian classical music or ''Uttar Bhartiya shastriya sangeet''. The term ''shastriya sangeet'' ...
. He is the founder and President of the Centre for Indian Classical Music of Houston (CICMH).
Early life
Ghosh was born on 6 January 1967 to Smt. Monica Ghosh and Shri Biman Krishna Ghosh.
He earned a Bachelor's and a master's degree from the
University of Calcutta
The University of Calcutta, informally known as Calcutta University (), is a Public university, public State university (India), state university located in Kolkata, Calcutta (Kolkata), West Bengal, India. It has 151 affiliated undergraduate c ...
.
Career
Performance
Ghosh gave his first full concert at the age of 12. He performed as a part of the
Mewati Gharana
The Mewati gharana is a musical apprenticeship tribe of Hindustani classical music. Known for being Pandit Jasraj's musical lineage, the gharana was founded by brothers Ghagge Nazir Khan and Wahid Khan (beenkar) of Indore in the late 19th c ...
of
Hindustani Classical music
Hindustani classical music is the Indian classical music, classical music of the Indian subcontinent's northern regions. It may also be called North Indian classical music or ''Uttar Bhartiya shastriya sangeet''. The term ''shastriya sangeet'' ...
and was named 'Acharya Varishta' by the
Sangeet Martand in 2008.
Other Works
Ghosh has conducted research in
ethnomusicology
Ethnomusicology is the multidisciplinary study of music in its cultural context. The discipline investigates social, cognitive, biological, comparative, and other dimensions. Ethnomusicologists study music as a reflection of culture and investiga ...
and was invited to present his research at the annual
International Association of Sound and Audiovisual Archives (IASA) conference held in
Vienna
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, Austria in 1999, in celebration of 100 years of Sound Archiving.
He founded the Centre for Indian Classical Music of Houston (CICMH),
Houston
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, United States, 2008.
Awards and Recognitions
2016 – Reception by the Honourable Consul General of India in recognition of his work as a true Ambassador of Indian Culture
2015 - LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD, NABC (35th North American Bengali Conf), July 2015 "''A Night of Musical Bliss''", Times of India,
2014 -"''Virtuoso Performer''" Concert Review,
Times of India
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2011 – Proclamation from the Office of the Mayor of City of Sugar Land for Pt. Ghosh's ‘''tireless efforts and motivation on preserving and keeping the ancient Indian tradition alive for present and future generations
2010 – Tagore Award, India Culture Centre of Houston and the Indian consulate
2008 – Acharya Varishtha, bestowed by Padma Vibhushan Pandit Jasraj, 2008
References
Homage for a Guru , IAN, 2016
http://www.indoamerican-news.com/moods-of-%E2%80%9Cashta-prahar%E2%80%9D-musically-unfolded-by-cicmh/
http://www.indoamerican-news.com/on-mission-on-target-india-house-gala-celebrates-a-busy-year/
http://www.indoamerican-news.com/houston-rath-yatra-2015-a-unique-spiritual-experience/
http://www.indoamerican-news.com/houston-chariot-festival-shree-jagannath-rath-yatra-2015/
http://www.indoamerican-news.com/indias-flag-flutters-in-morning-breeze-goals-unveiled-in-evening-reception/
http://www.indoamerican-news.com/sri-durga-puja-at-vedanta-society-of-greater-houston-brings-in-devotees-despite-the-rain/
http://www.indoamerican-news.com/confluence-by-tsh-leaves-the-audience-spellbound/
http://www.indoamerican-news.com/lord-krishna-janmashtami-at-iskcon-of-houston/
http://www.indoamerican-news.com/republic-day-reception-by-indian-consulate-introduces-new-ambassador/
http://www.indoamerican-news.com/sweet-srimad-bhagavatam-showers-drench-listeners-from-houston-and-around-usa/
http://www.indoamerican-news.com/pandit-jasraj-vocal-concert-an-epitome-of-musical-spirituality/
http://www.indoamerican-news.com/consular-reception-for-the-republic-hits-high-notes-for-culture/
http://www.indoamerican-news.com/classical-concert-reaches-spiritual-heights/
http://www.indoamerican-news.com/north-south-a-jugalbandi-to-remember/
http://www.indoamerican-news.com/iaccgh-gala-shows-strides-south-asian-businesses-have-made-during-last-decade/
http://www.indoamerican-news.com/devotees-enthralled-by-houston-area-artists/
http://www.indoamerican-news.com/indian-artists-perform-at-rice-radio%E2%80%99s-21st-annual-outdoor-show/
External links
Official site
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Hindustani singers
Living people
Mewati gharana
1967 births
Place of birth missing (living people)