Aditya Kalyanpur

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Aditya Kalyanpur
Born (1978-07-21) 21 July 1978 (age 45)
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Genres Hindustani classical music
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s) tabla
Years active32
LabelsAK Productions
Website adityakalyanpur.com

Aditya Kalyanpur (born 21 July 1978) is an Indian Tabla Maestro. [1] [2] [3] He belongs to the Punjab gharana. [4]

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Early life and background

Aditya Kalyanpur was born in Mumbai, India.

He began his studies at the age of five under the guidance of Tabla Maestro late Alla Rakha Khan and his son Zakir Hussain. [5]

He is a commerce graduate from Mithibai College. [6] [7]

Performing career

Aditya Kalyanpur was initially known for his debut performance with his guru Zakir Hussain for the Wah Taj! commercial when he was 11 years old. [8]

His style consists of bold and clear execution of syllables, pinpoint precision in rhythm coupled with a colossal repertoire of compositions and improvisational technique.[ citation needed ]

He has accompanied artists including Shivkumar Sharma, Amjad Ali Khan, Prabha Atre, N. Rajam, Sultan Khan, Shahid Parvez, Vishwa Mohan Bhatt, Satish Vyas, Shujaat Khan, and Nayan Ghosh. He has also accompanied Carnatic performers including T. N. Krishnan, N. Ramani, U. Shrinivas, and Lalgudi Krishnan. Kalyanput went on tour with A.R. Rahman for his JAI HO World Tour! [9] He can be heard on Katy Perry's "Legendary Lovers" from her album "Prism," has recorded with Keith Richards of The Rolling Stones. [7]

Awards

Performances

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