Amit Kavthekar

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Amit Kavthekar
Classical Music
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s)Tabla
Years active2003–present
Websitewww.amitkavthekar.com

Amit Kavthekar (

Indian Classical music and tabla.[2]

Background

Kavthekar was born and raised in the

Ruparel College
.

Musical training

Regarded as a child prodigy, Kavthekar (aged 6) was brought before Ustad Alla Rakha for consideration as a disciple.[4] At age 11, he became a ganda-bandhan (ordained) disciple of Allarakha in a ceremony attended by Pt. Bhai Gaitonde, Pt. Suresh Talwalkar, Taufiq Qureshi, and Aditya Kalyanpur.[5] After Khansaheb's death in 2000, Kavthekar continued his training exclusively with Utd. Zakir Hussain, though he had been learning with him since age 7.[6] He has also studied the nuances of tabla with Deepak Nerurkar and Pt. Sudhir Mainkar.[7]

Aesthetics

Kavthekar's playing style is based on the

Delhi baaj and contemporary tabla players, particularly Zakir Hussain. His style is regarded as sensitive.[8]

Career

Kavthekar's performing career began in the early-2000s in Mumbai. He performed alongside Zakir Hussain and

documentary about Pt. Shivkumar Sharma, accompanying the maestro in concert.[9]

Performances

As an accompanist, Kavthekar has performed with prominent musicians like Ravi Chary,

Smt. Ashwini Bhide-Deshpande,[17] and Ken Zuckerman[18] among others.[19]

As an ensemble player, Kavthekar has played in

fusion groups in the United States and India.[20][21][22] He has also played in Chicago's World Music Festival with Josh Feinberg and Kunal Gunjal.[23][24][25][26][27] Since 2019, he has performed in the ensemble quartet Purna Loka with Purnaprajna Bangere, Jeff Harshbarger, and David Balakrishnan.[28][29][30][31]

In 2018, he accompanied

UN Day concert in New York City,[32] before the General Assembly, in honor of Mahatma Gandhi's legacy.[33]

Kavthekar performed in 2020 at the Dorchester's Ashmont Hill Chamber Music series, in a program that combined Western and Indian classical music, that was reviewed by The Boston Globe.[34]

Beginning in 2021, Kavthekar began touring with guitarist Al Di Meola.[35][36]

In 2022, Kavthekar made his debut at the prestigious

Sawai Gandharva Sangeet Mahotsav, accompanying Amjad Ali Khan with Anubrata Chatterjee.[37][38][39]

In 2022, Kavthekar made his debut at the prestigious Harballabh Sangeet Sammelan, accompanying Anupama Bhagwat.[40]

Teaching

Kavthekar has given musical lectures around the world and is currently a visiting professor at Salem State University.[41] After settling in Boston, Kavthekar became leading faculty of the New England School of Music (NESOM) where he actively teaches tabla to dozens of students.[42] He also teaches tabla at the American School of Bombay.[43] Among his disciples includes the prodigy, Keshava.[44]

Awards and recognition

Kavthekar was awarded the Taal–Mani by Sur Singar Samiti in Mumbai.[45]

References

  1. ^ Venkatraman, Deepika (28 March 2017). "Rhythm Divine".
  2. ^ Kapoor, Nivedita (11 July 2011). "Straight from the art".
  3. ^ Kavthekar, Amit (27 October 2011). "Rangoli Portraits".
  4. ^ "Meet Amit Kavthekar of New England School of Music – Boston Voyager Magazine | Boston City Guide". 12 June 2018.
  5. ^ Kavthekar, Amit (27 October 2011). "My Ganda Bandhan- Gurupurnima- Ustad Allarakha Khansaheb (Abbaji)".
  6. ^ "World-Jazz Ensemble Natraj and Amit Kavthekar, Internationally-Renowned Tabla Player, to Perform Benefit Concert for Worcester Homeless Shelter".
  7. ^ "Playing for the Planet: World Music Against Climate Change « Running Gamak: Warren Senders' Blog".
  8. ^ Venkatraman, Deepa (28 March 2017). "Rhythm divine". The Hindu.
  9. ^ "HOME".
  10. ^ "The TimeOut Mint Planner, 23 August 2013". 22 August 2013.
  11. ^ "New group bringing Indian classical music greats to Lexington".
  12. ^ "Shahid Parvez Khan, Sitar Concert with Amit Kavthekar, tabla - Destination Salem". Archived from the original on 9 November 2018. Retrieved 9 November 2018.
  13. ^ "Ahmedabad News – Latest & Br".
  14. ^ "Sarod maestro Amjad Ali Khan to perform in New York on Nov. 3". 27 October 2018.
  15. ^ "Indian Sarod Master Performs at Wesleyan's 43rd Annual Navaratri Festival".
  16. ^ "Amaan Ali Bangash and Ayaan Ali Bangash Performance | BAE".
  17. ^ Kavthekar, Amit (4 April 2014). "Ashwini Bhide Performs in Salem on Monday - Articles - Arts & Entertainment". [permanent dead link]
  18. ^ "Modal Improvisation Clinic with Ken Zuckerman and Amit Kavthekar". Berklee College of Music.
  19. ^ "Singing in the rain - Mumbai Mirror". Archived from the original on 2 September 2017. Retrieved 1 April 2020.
  20. ^ "Critic's picks: From Newport to Rockport to points between, the best in jazz". The Boston Globe. 18 May 2018. Archived from the original on 9 November 2018. Retrieved 9 November 2018.
  21. ^ "Music of India".
  22. ^ "Professor pushes boundaries of music through his math". 17 October 2018.
  23. ^ "The Reader's guide to World Music Festival Chicago 2019". 10 September 2019.
  24. ^ "2019 World Music Festival Chicago music lineup announced - ABC7 Chicago". 25 July 2019.
  25. ^ "Shadaj Presents "East Meets West" Music Concert on Sept. 27th in Lexington, MA - INDIA New England News". Archived from the original on 26 September 2020. Retrieved 1 April 2020.
  26. ^ "Music of India".
  27. ^ "World Music Festival lineup boasts Ragamala and Pan Latin Music celebrations, Global Peace Picnic, and more". 25 July 2019.
  28. ^ "Math unlocks a musician's mind". 10 February 2020.
  29. ^ "Geometry sings the blues in Indian-American mathematicians radical new music system".
  30. ^ "Indian American Math Professor Purnaprajna Bangere is Building Bridges Between Music and Math | Global | indiawest.com". Archived from the original on 29 March 2019. Retrieved 1 April 2020.
  31. ^ "Bach and North Indian music make a fine pair - the Boston Globe". The Boston Globe.
  32. ^ "Amjad Ali Khan's concert on 'peace, non-violence' tribute to Gandhi: Guterres - INDIA New England News". Archived from the original on 9 November 2018. Retrieved 9 November 2018.
  33. ^ "Amjad Ali Khan's Concert a Tribute to Gandhi: Antonio Guterres - Sentinelassam". 26 October 2018.
  34. ^ "Bach and North Indian music make a fine pair". The Boston Globe. 10 February 2020. Retrieved 23 October 2023.
  35. ^ "The Quebec Chronicle-Telegraph". 12 July 2022.
  36. ^ "Al di Meola at Blue Note NYC (A Gallery)". 7 September 2021.
  37. ^ "Ustad Amjad Ali Khan | Rain Raag | Sarod & double Tabla | Pune | Sawai Gandharv Mahotsav 2022 |". YouTube.
  38. ^ "Ustad Amjad Ali Khan performs during the Inaugural day of 68th Sawai Gandharv Bhimsan Mahotsav". YouTube.
  39. ^ "After 2-year hiatus, capacity crowd on Day 1 as old-timers, youngsters throng Sawai Gandharva music festival". 15 December 2022.
  40. ^ https://www.harivallabh.org/programme.php
  41. ^ "ABOUT".
  42. ^ "NESOM ABOUT". New England School of Music.
  43. ^ "NESOM". Archived from the original on 9 November 2018. Retrieved 9 November 2018.
  44. ^ "Pancham Nishad presents a tribute to Ustad Shafaat Ahmed Khan".
  45. ^ "LearnQuest Classical Music Conference". LearnQuest Academy of Music. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 6 May 2015.
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