Gaurav Mazumdar

Gaurav Mazumdar is a Grammy-nominated sitarist and composer. He is highly sought after and a versatile musician where he contributed to both Eastern and Western musical traditions. Gaurav Mazumdar was born into a family of accomplished musicians in Allahabad, India. His training of the musical journey began with training in vocal music followed by the violin. In 1985, Pt. Ravi Shankar Ravi Shankar is a music director cum programmer in >> Read More... became Gaurav Mazumdar’s Guru as he recognised his talent. Pt. Ravi Shankar taught Gaurav the art of mastering the sitar.

Gaurav’s unique musicals shine in his jugalbandis with eminent musicians from North-Indian (Hindustani) and South-Indian (Carnatic) traditions. His collaborations extend with the Western musicians like Daniel Hope, Philip Glass Composers are often known to immortalize music thr >> Read More... , and Kenny Werner. Gaurav Mazumdar is also one of the only Indian artists to have performed at the Vatican, presenting his creation “ Akanksha Aakanksha is an Indian actress-model who has worke >> Read More... ” which is dedicated to world peace. As a composer, Gaurav blends traditional North Indian ragas and rhythms with the counterpoint and raga-based harmonies in his works of both Eastern and Western instruments. He is also involved with the English Chamber Orchestra and performs at prestigious venues worldwide, like the Queen Elizabeth Hall in London.

Gaurav Mazumdar’s accomplishments include composing for a ballet based on Herman Hesse’s “ Siddhartha Click to look into! >> Read More... ” and collaborating with Philip Glass on “Orion,” premiered at the Athens for the Olympics in 2004. His joint performance with Daniel Hope, earned him a Grammy nomination in 2005. For this award, he had continued the legacy of Pt. Ravi Shankar and Lord Yehudi Menuhin’s “East meets West” performance.