Pandit Suman Ghosh is an internationally acclaimed Hindustani Classical Vocalist of the
Mewati Gharana of
Hindustani Classical Music
Hindustani classical music is the classical music of northern regions of the Indian subcontinent. It may also be called North Indian classical music or, in Hindustani, ''shastriya sangeet'' (). It is played in instruments like the violin, si ...
and a torch-bearing disciple of Sangeet Martand Pandit
Jasraj
Pandit Jasraj (28 January 1930 – 17 August 2020) was an Indian classical vocalist, belonging to the '' Mewati gharana'' (musical apprenticeship lineage). His musical career spanned 75 years resulting in national and international fame ...
. He is the founder and President of the
Center for Indian Classical Music of Houston (CICMH).
Early life
Pandit Suman Ghosh was born on 6 January 1967 to Smt. Monica Ghosh and Shri Biman Krishna Ghosh. Pandit Ghosh started his musical education under the guidance of his mother and unequivocal support of his father. Pandit Suman Ghosh continued his formal training, first under Maestro Pandit Shrikant Bakre, a torch-bearer of the great Ustad
Amir Khan. Then, he was groomed by
Padma Bhushan
The Padma Bhushan is the third-highest civilian award in the Republic of India, preceded by the Bharat Ratna and the Padma Vibhushan and followed by the Padma Shri. Instituted on 2 January 1954, the award is given for "distinguished service ...
Pandit
Jnan Prakash Ghosh for several years. Finally, Pandit Suman Ghosh underwent several years of intense training on and off stage, with the living legend,
Padma Vibhushan
The Padma Vibhushan ("Lotus Decoration") is the second-highest civilian award of the Republic of India, after the Bharat Ratna. Instituted on 2 January 1954, the award is given for "exceptional and distinguished service". All persons without ...
Sangeet Martand
Pandit Jasraj
Pandit Jasraj (28 January 1930 – 17 August 2020) was an Indian classical vocalist, belonging to the '' Mewati gharana'' (musical apprenticeship lineage). His musical career spanned 75 years resulting in national and international fame ...
.
Besides pursuing music, he has earned a Bachelor's and a master's degree from
University of Calcutta
The University of Calcutta (informally known as Calcutta University; CU) is a public collegiate state university in India, located in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. Considered one of best state research university all over India every year, ...
.
Career
Pandit Suman Ghosh, is a performer of note and is also committed to the cause of spreading Hindustani Classical Music and its rich and age-old tradition not only in India, but throughout the world. His vision is to enrich every individual by musically awakening their inner spiritual self. He has dedicated the past 30 years of his life to selflessly serving the global human community through his performances and spreading this tradition through his teachings, thus promoting and cultivating this beautiful art in particular and Indian Culture as a whole.
The Performer
Pandit Suman Ghosh gave his first full concert at the age of 12. He soon became one of the youngest ever artists in All India Radio to perform in three different genres.
As an established musician, he performs regularly all over the United States, Canada, Europe and India. In India, he has performed in several prestigious events like
Pandit Motiram Pandit Maniram Sangeet Samaroh,
Saptak Annual Festival of Music and the Malhar Festival. He has also had the privilege of singing before
Dr. A P J Abdul Kalam, former President of India, both at
Rashtrapati Bhavan
The Rashtrapati Bhavan (, rāsh-truh-puh-ti bha-vun; ; originally Viceroy's House and later Government House) is the official residence of the President of India at the western end of Rajpath, Raisina Hill, New Delhi, India. Rashtrapati Bh ...
in 2000 and during Dr. Kalam's visit to USA in 2011.
The Guru
Pandit Suman Ghosh combines academics and performance with ease. He has done research in ethnomusicology funded by many European and American organizations and has given several lectures on the complex art of the Indian Classical Music System. He was the only music scholar from India to have been invited to present his research at the conference organized by
International Association of Sound and Audiovisual Archives (IASA) in Vienna, Austria in 1999, in celebration of 100 years of Sound Archiving.
In addition to being a performer, Pandit Ghosh has a vision to spread not only this art in its purest form, but also other aspects of the Indian Culture, traditions and ethos as well, making it accessible to all, far and beyond the Indian Sub-Continent. As a necessary step towards this goal, he founded
Center for Indian Classical Music of Houston (CICMH), Houston, USA, 2008.
The Consulate General of India hosted a reception in his honor in 2016 to recognize his contributions as a true ambassador of Indian Culture. He has also earned a Lifetime Achievement Award from the North American Bengali Conference in 2015.
Awards and Recognitions
2016 - Reception by the Honorable 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
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 Center of Houston and the Indian Consulate
2008 -Acharya Varishtha, bestowed by Padma Vibhushan Pandit Jasraj, 2008
2005 -Gold Medal of Excellence for the MUSICAL SCORING, Hollywood Film ‘Dancing in Twilight’ Park City Film Music Festival
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)