Vijay Ghate
Vijay Ghate | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Vijay |
Born | (1964-10-18) 18 October 1964 (age 59) |
Origin | Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India |
Genres | Indian classical music |
Occupation(s) | musician |
Instrument(s) | Tabla |
Years active | 1990 onwards |
Website | vijayghate.com |
Vijay Ghate (born 18 October 1964) is an Indian tabla player. He was awarded with "Padma Shri" award in 2014, the fourth highest civilian award by Government of India.[1]
Early life
Ghate was born in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh.[2] He started learning his art at an early age of three in Jabalpur. He then moved to Mumbai, and learned for over twelve years under Taalyogi Pandit Suresh Talwalkar.[3]
Career
Vijay Ghate was personally chosen by Pandit Suresh Talwalker to play on his behalf in many concerts. Ghate accompanied Indian classical musicians, including
Ghate also collaborated with
TaalChakra
Taalchakra is a music festival started by Vijay Ghate and few others. This festival provides a platform for young musicians to perform. Different artists from various genres of music perform at the festival.[7]
References
- ^ "'Padma Awards 2014'". 6 February 2014. Retrieved 18 September 2017.
- ^ Suhasini, Lalitha (13 February 2005). "Taal order". Indianexpress.com. Retrieved 10 July 2013.
- ^ "US edition: A year of melody". Rediff.com. 3 August 2000. Retrieved 10 July 2013.
- ^ "The Hindu : Musical conversation". Hinduonnet.com. 8 February 2004. Archived from the original on 22 June 2008. Retrieved 10 July 2013.
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- ^ "Sangam wants to wash away 'promoted' music - The Times of India". The Times of India. Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 6 December 2003. Retrieved 10 July 2013.
- ^ "'Taalchakra is back for music lovers'". The Times of India. 24 January 2015. Retrieved 18 September 2017.