Artist description Trained in classical vocal (Khayal, Bhajan, and Ragpradhan)under Smt. Krishna Dasgupta (Ganguly),the leading disciple of Sangeetacharya Tarapada Chakraborty and Ustad Ameer Khan, for the last 20 years. Her musical pursuits not merely confined to classical music; intensive training in Nazrulgeeti and Ragpradhan under Shri Biman Mukherjee enriched her repertoire. Musical qualification: M. Mus from Bangiya Sangeet Parishad of Rabindra Bharati University, Calcutta. Awarded 'Sangeet Visharad' by Pracheen Kala Kendra, Chandigarh, with distinction marks. Academic Quailifications:Master degree in Comparative Literature, from Jadavpur University, Calcutta.

Music Style classical indian vocal

Artist History Born and raised in a family noted for its contribution to the world of art, Esha, even as a child of nine, showed a natural inclination to music. A creative family atmosphere and a melodious voice proved congenial to initiation in training which later crystallized into rigorous talim under reputed masters. She has performed credibly in a number of classical music concerts for prestigious organizations including Sutanuti Parishad, Bhowanipur Sangit Sammilani, Jhankar Music Circle, Aurobindo Institute of Culture, Govt. College of Fine Arts & Craft and has made her mark as a promising young vocalist. She has also performed for Calcutta Television. Esha's sterling performances in India paved way for her debut in the international arena in June 1999, when she was invited by the University of Toronto to lend her voice on the occasion of Bangla Mela. A hectic concert tour in Canada featuring 16 concerts in 2 months proved that Indian Vocal Music is no less popular than the instrumental version in North America. The Consulate General of India invited Esha to flag off the curtain-raiser of the Independence Festival. Music lovers of eastern Canada were treated to Esha's music through a radio interview prior to a concert for the renowned Hospital for Sick Children Foundation. Offering to share her musical talent with aspiring students, she founded 'Shaili', and academy of music, dance, painting and crafts. As principal and vocal music teacher, she has contributed significantly to the growing reputation of 'Shaili'.

Group Members Esha Bandyopadhyay-vocal Subhajyoti Guha-tabla Azalea Roy-tanpura

Instruments vocal, tabla, tanpura, harmonium

Press Reviews THE STATESMAN 15/5/91 Esha presented vilambit and drut Kheyal in Raga Shuddh Kalyan with an eye to the correct exposition of this purvanga raga. Esha made good use of this sangati, as also of the gupt (hidden) Nishad and tirva madhyam...-Aparna Chakravarti THE STATESMAN Friday April 4 "Sutanati Parishad: Esha Banerjee's kheyal in "rageshree" was impressive for its sincere rendition.-Sandhya Sen PRATIDIN, 19th June 1994 ..Esha's Puriya-Kalyan was rendered with phrases of detailed surgeon SAMBAD EKHAN JEMAN, April 1994..One could feel the positive marks of intense riyaz. The sargam was fine.. THE STATESMAN, Tuesday, April 5, ..Esha presented vilambit and drut Khayals in Raga Puria-Kalyan with Sangram Roy on the tabla. She has an open voice suitable for Kheyal. PRATIDIN, Saturday 29 January, 1994...Esha presented a vilambit and drut Kheyal in Madhuvanti which was rendered perfectly with well composed sargam vistars and flowing fans.. PRATIDIN, 1996..The use of Shuddha Madhyam in Yaman-Kalyan was apt. In the drut teental portion Esha's maturity of voice and gayaki was superb.. SAMBAD, 1994..Raga Maru Bihag flowered in the vilambit with a fine tendered sargam. The gamaktans were remarkable in the drut Kheyal.. KALA (TORONTO), Winter 2000..Vimpalasi -Eshaindulged in 'vistar' (melodic improvisation) bringing out the inherent pathos of the Raga..

Location Calcutta, west bengal - India

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