Professor Sanjoy Bandopadhyay was born on September 16, 1954. He is a virtuoso of the sitar and is specialized in Hindustani instrumental music. Sanjoy started learning from his father Pt. Peeyush Prasanna Bandopadhyay at the age of 6. Later he had rigorous training under the late Pt. Radhika Mohan Maitra of Senia-Shahajahanpur Gharana for 18 years. Sanjoy received advanced training from Pt. Bimalendu Mukherjee. He also received additional training from Pt. Manas Chakraborty, Dr. M.R. Gautam. He has performed in many important music festivals in India and Western countries.
Sanjoy’s education at the leading Indian schools of instrumental music ultimately helped him to develop a wide vision, and as a result he developed a distinctive style. His exceptional fluidity in raga elaboration, musical applications of simple and intricate laya designs in combination with skillful handling of the instrument gives the listeners a remarkable musical experience. He loves both popular and rare ragas and use different talas for desired platforms for different desired musical expressions.
Sanjoy is currently working as Chair-Professor [Ustd. Allauddin Khan Chair] at the Department of Instrumental Music, Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata [India].
Discography:
Moon Moods (On Air Communications, 2004)
A Tribute to Mozart: Live in Vienna (On Air Communications, 2005)
Joy & Peace (2007)
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.