Subhrangshu Chakraborty, tabla artist, started his musical run when he just age of six. His first guru Provas Kumar taught him in the farukha style. He was later admitted into the popular Tagore House, “Rabindra Bharati University” in Kolkata, Iindia, where he completed a B.A and M.A course in percussion.
He learned the same Gharania from Pandit Anil Roy Choudhury, a famous tabla exponent of India. Shubhrangshu took talim from Punjabi Gharana tabla master, the legendary Ustad Alla Rakha Khan Sahib. He was awarded the Nirod Baran Memorial Award from Rabindra Bharati University. Subhrangshu has composed many instrumental fusions like Anodhyo Samya Dhoni, Orrissa “99” and Naad Vinyas. He has collaborated with many vocalists and instrumentalists like Pt. Ajoy Pohankar, Arun Bhadury, Indrani Chatterjee, Pt. Shyamal Nath, Brayan Melvin, Shamuel Sejen, Pt. Deepak Choudhury and Ustad Shamim Ahmed Khan.
Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
