Artist description Kumkum Sanyal is an accomplished singer and teacher of Hindustani classical and light classical music. Endowed by a mellifluous voice and a gift of touching the hearts of her audiences, she has enthralled music lovers in India and the United States with her spiritual Khayals, devotional Bhajans and romantic Thumris. Her recent concert at the prestigious Guru Rao Deshpande Sangeet Sabha in Bangalore, India received high acclaim from a large audience of musicians, music lovers and critics. Sangeeth Sagar producers (Bangalore, India) have recently released a cassette containing Kumkum's rendering of Khayal, Tarana and Thumri, a CD containing her Bhajans and another CD containing her Bengali light classical songs.

Music Style North Indian/Hindustani Vocal Classical & Light Classical

Musical Influences Pandit Vinayak Torvi, Pandit Ajoy Chakrabarty, Ustad Rashid Khan

Artist History Kumkum's astonishing musical talents were recognized very early in her childhood. She started receiving formal training at the age of four. Kumkum won Gold Medals and First Prize awards at many statewide and national music competitions in India over the years beginning at the age of ten. She is a disciple of Pandit Vinayak Torvi.

Group Members Kumkum Sanyal (Vocal)

Instruments Voice

Albums Anjali, Bhajan Manjari, Ninad

Press Reviews "A vocal with Grace: The opening raag purya kalyan itself had an arresting quality. Revealing the lyrical grandeur and with her melodious voice, Kumkum also presented a thumri (piloo) and a hori, with grace." (Deccan Herald, February 19, 2001).

Additional Info Offers private lessons in Hindustani Classical & Light Classical vocal music in Boston and its suburbs, Massachussetts. Feel free to contact for more information.

Location Boston, MA - USA

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