The direct student of the late Ustad Ahmedjaan Thirkwar
 
Here is his autobiography:
 
I had obtained instructional Tabla Training as per the Guru-Shishya Parampara from -
1.         Late - Pt. Gopalrao Patwardhan (My uncle) about accompaniment - 8 to 15 years of age.
2.         Late - Pt. Govindrao Parastwar - Solo training for about 3 to 4 years.
3.         Late - Padmabhushan Ustad Ahamedjaan Thirakwar through N.C.P.A. during end 1972 to end of 1975.
 
I was employed in Central Railway one of the Zonal Railway of Indian Railways.  Serve for 39 years and retired in 1992.  It was not possible to be active in tabla field during service. I have devoted my entire life towards this instrument only after retirement.
 
I wish to bring out the beauty of this instrument with the help of instructional training received by me from my gurus Ustad Thirkwan is known as a pioneer of the solo performance.  He has developed many concepets of Abhijaat Shastriya Sangeet in his play.  At age of 98, he could be in a position to produce the same effect in his performance as a young.  His play was an example for Youngers.  He had developed a unique tonal quality with ease through his presentation.  He proved that, tabla can explore an exceptionable tonal quality if handle with love.
 
I had published a book on this subject on the eve of his 25th death anniversery March, 2001.  Book is written in Indian National language, 'Hindi'.

 

He is the sixth generation musician in the Ghosh family.

 

His Profile:

 

Acclaimed as one of India's finest Tabla players, Pandit Nayan Ghosh has drawn the attention of serious musicians and connoisseurs alike for his innate artistry, rich repertoire and tonal brilliance. His immense talent and a wholesome training has seen him blossom into an extraordinary musician and in the words of several senior stalwarts, an important reference source already for today's younger musicians.

 

One of India's front-ranking Tabla players, Pandit Nayan Ghosh is widely acknowledged as a brilliant soloist and a refined accompanist.  The hallmarks of his musicianship are a ringing tonal resonance, powerful yet superfine dexterity and an enviable traditional repertoire of the Farukhabad, Delhi, Ajrada and Lucknow styles.

 

He has received intensive and immaculate training from his late father, the renowned maestro 'Padmabhushan' Pandit Nikhil Ghosh, who was considered an important figure in the Indian music scene of the 20th century. Nayanji's elder uncle was the legendary flautist Pannalal Ghosh. Nayanji grew up listening to such maestros like Ustad Ahmedjan Thirakwa, Ustad Amir Hussain Khan, Ustad Jahangir Khan, Ustad Habibuddin Khan, Ustad Inam Ali Khan and several others.

 

Since 1974, Nayanji has performed solos and duets with his father at several prestigious international music festivals in the capital cities of Europe, U.K., U.S.A., Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Philippines as also across the length and breadth of India.

 

He has provided evocative accompaniment to almost all the leading personalities of Indian music, to name a few, Pandit Ravi Shankar, Ustad Vilayat Khan, Pt. Nikhil Banerjee, Pt. Buddhadev Dasgupta, Smt. Sharan Rani, Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, Pt. Shivkumar Sharma, Ustad Munnawar Ali Khan, Ustad Salamat Ali Khan and Pt. Jasraj.

 

Nayan Ghosh is also acclaimed in India and around the world as an equally outstanding Sitar player, a fact that gives his musicianship a unique dimension.

 

In the midst of a busy performing schedule, Pandit Nayan Ghosh imparts advanced training to young professional musicians at Bombays prestigious music academy, SANGIT MAHABHARATI at Juhu.

 

More Indian Tabla Links:

 

Tabla Site: Tabla Site is an excellent site for Indian tabla created by Dr. David Courtney.

 

 

A site for Indian tabla and Japanese shakuhachi

 

Shawn Mativetsky is a freelance percussionist, living in Montreal. He plays tabla and some other percussion instruments and is one of the people of Tabla Site.

 

Sabir Music: Learn Tabla & Harmonium at home - DVDs, Ideal for children.

 

Tabla at Wikipedia

 

 

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