Kedar Pandit
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Kedar Pandit | |
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| Born | January 6, 1967 |
| Origin | Pune, India[1] |
| Genres | Indian classical music, Hindustani classical music |
| Occupation | musician |
| Instrument | Tabla |
| Website | kedarpandit |
Kedar Pandit (born 6 January 1967) is an Indian tabla player, music composer in Hindustani classical music genre and music arranger.[2][1]
Early life and background
[edit]Pandit was born in a Marathi family to Prabhakar Pandit and Anuradha Pandit, both acclaimed violinists.[citation needed]
Career
[edit]Pandit accompanied Pandit Jasraj on tabla for all of Jasraj's concerts,[3][4] and accompanies vocalists Kaushiki Chakrabarty and Sanjeev Abhyankar.[5][6] Over the years, he moved to music composing and arranging, working with leading arists.[3] In 2015 he worked with the actress Ketaki Mategaonkar, composing the music for her album.[7]
He has directed over 650 albums, composed over 2,500 songs, and performed in over 2,000 live concerts.[8][better source needed]
Discography
[edit]- Agnihotra shantipath vedic chants for universal peace and well-being, Times Music, Mumbai, 2002 OCLC 801782645
- Gāyatrī ārādhānā celebrate the power of Gavatri, Times Music, Mumbai, 2002 OCLC 801782862
- Satyanarayan katha : in a complete musical rendition-- first time ever!, Times Music, Mumbai, 2001 OCLC 51495660
- Ganesh mantra, Times Music, Mumbai, 2001 OCLC 311143880
- Immortal songs of Indian cinema : an instrumental tribute, Virgin Music, Mumbai, 2010 OCLC 686860216
- Ekā Janārdanī : Santa Ekanātha Mahārājāñce abhaṅga, Fountain Music, Pune, 2006 OCLC 164467270
- Nāmā mhaṇe : Santa Namadevāñyā abhaṅgaracanā, Fountain Music, Pune, 2006 OCLC 164467247
- Tukā mhaṇe : Santa Tukārāmāñcyā abhaṅgaracanā, Fountain Music, Pune, 2006 OCLC 164467221
- Samartha vāṇī : Santa Rāmadāsasvāmīñyā abhaṅgaracanā, Fountain Music, Pune, 2006 OCLC 164467235
- Jñānadeva mhaṇe : Santa Jñāneśvarāñcyā abhaṅgaracanā, Fountain Music, Pune, 2006 OCLC 164467259
Awards and recognition
[edit]- Mewati Gharana Purasakaar[citation needed]
- Asthapailu Sangeetkaar - award for all-round excellence in music direction.
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Mega show on classical music on cards". The Times of India. December 5, 2009.
Well-known Pune-based music composer Kedar Pandit will handle everything related to music arrangement and singers.
- ^ "'Pandit Motiram Pandit Maniram Sangeet Samaroha' to begin on Nov. 24". The Hindu. November 23, 2023.
- ^ a b "The tabla rendered raagas at this Magical evening..." The Times of India. December 2, 2016.
- ^ "Pandit Jasraj leaves audience emotional". DNA Newspaper. April 17, 2019.
- ^ Jain, Reshma (20 November 2005). "Music: Tum Bin Artiste: Sanjeev Abhyankar". mid-day.com. Archived from the original on 3 April 2012.
- ^ Sinha, Manjari (13 April 2007). "A meeting of melodies". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 7 July 2007.
- ^ "Ketaki following PC's strategy? - The Times of India". The Times of India. 8 April 2015. Retrieved 2015-06-25.
- ^ "Kedar Pandit - Music Director | Making of the Music Maestro". Retrieved 2024-06-19.
External links
[edit]- Official website
- Kedar Pandit discography at Discogs