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Kedar Pandit | |
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Born | (1967-01-06) January 6, 1967 (age 57) |
Origin | Pune, India |
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.
Early life and background
Pandit was born in a Marathi family to Prabhakar Pandit and Anuradha Pandit, both acclaimed violinists.
Career
Pandit accompanied Pandit Jasraj on tabla for all of Jasraj's concerts, and accompanies vocalists Kaushiki Chakrabarty and Sanjeev Abhyankar. Over the years, he moved to music composing and arranging, working with leading arists. In 2015 he worked with the actress Ketaki Mategaonkar, composing the music for her album.
He has directed over 650 albums, composed over 2,500 songs, and performed in over 2,000 live concerts.
Discography
- 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
- Mewati Gharana Purasakaar
- Asthapailu Sangeetkaar - award for all-round excellence in music direction.
References
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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
- Official website
- Kedar Pandit discography at Discogs