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Prodyut Mukherjee

Prodyut Mukherjee (Bengali: প্রদ্যুত মুখার্জি), born on 5 June 1975, is also known as a "Tabla Maestro"[1] and the world's premier tabla (Indian percussion) player.[2][3] He was awarded the Global India Music Academy Award (GiMA Award) in 2016 for his album Rhythm Express-Moods with Padma Bhushan Pt. Vishwa Mohan Bhatt.[4] Prodyut is renowned as a composer,[2] soloist,[1] fusion[5], and classical musician[5], with a wide range of musical albums[5][6] to his credit. Prodyut Mukherjee is known for Roshni Ho Sarhadon Mein (2022).

Pandit Prodyut Mukherjee

Rhythm Express edit

The Rhythm Express set-up is Prodyut Mukherjee's contribution towards a new form of fusion with depth and soul.[1] Rhythm Express, encompasses a vast spectrum of musical genres, ranging from traditional Hindustani classical to South Indian classical notes and extending beyond the boundaries of India.[2]

Performances edit

Prodyut has visited many counties round the globe to showcase his performances.The power pact performances of the Maestro is appreciated across the world.

National Performances edit

  • Hand-shake concert[3] at Kohima Raj Bhawan and organized by NEZCC, Govt. of India.
  • Jai Jawan (A musical tribute to the Indian Army).[4] The musical program was held at Indian Museum Kolkata.
  • Swami Haridas Sangeet Sammelan Kolkata in collaboration with EZCC, Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India.[5]
  • Airport Authority of India musical concert in collaboration with Spicmacay.[6]
  • Maha Shivratri concert at Kashi Vishwanath Temple Varanasi.[7]
  • Sankat Mochan Music Festival Varanasi.[8]
  • West Bengal State Academy Music Conference.[6]
  • Dover Lane Music Conference Kolkata.[9][10]
  • Uttarpara Sangeet Chakra Music Conference.[11]
  • Pandit Nikhil Banerjee Memorial Music Conference, Barrackpore, West Bengal.[12]
  • Swami Vivekananda Music Festival, The Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture, Golpark, Kolkata.[13][14]
  • Lal Mati Utsav(Gaan Mela), Mumbai.[6]
  • Banga Sanskriti Utsav, Mumbai.[15]
  • One World Fusion musical concert organised by Sangitanjaly Foundation in association with Telangana Tourism Department, Hyderabad.[16]
  • Music for World Peace concert supported by Kalyani Roy Memorial Trust and ICCR Kolkata.[17][18]
  • Pancham Beats, Musical Tribute to legendary R.D.Burman on his 80th birth anniversary at Calcutta Club, Kolkata.[19]
  • Spirit of Dance Festival, Delhi.[20]
  • Mountain Music Festival, The Dreamers, Sikkim.[21]
  • Bishnupur Utsav organised by Department of Tourism, Govt. of West Bengal.[6]
  • Rajarani Music Festival at Bhubaneswar, organised by Department of Tourism, Govt. Of Odhisha.[22]
  • Shani Sangeet Jayanti Festival at Indore.[23]
  • Spicmacay State Convention at Rourkela.[24]
  • 200 Foundation Day celebration of Hindu School, Kolkata.[25] This event was inaugurated by the former president of India Late Pranab Mukherjee.
  • Bharatiya Vidya Bhawan, Kochi.[26]
  • VIRASAT Festival by Spicmacay, National Institute of Technology Durgapur & MHRD, Govt. of India.[27]
 
Maestro Prodyut Mukherjee Performing at Kalamandir Kolkata, 2017

International Performances edit

Recognition edit

Mukherjee with his Tabla & Chic Drum(Mouth Percussion) brings various outstanding effects such as thunderstorm,[1] rain drops,[1] and movement of two trains on side by side track,[1]noise made by the hooves of horses on the move,[1] Shiva Tandava[1] and many more and it creates a mesmerizing effect in the heart of the audience.

He was recognized by the former Indian cricket captain & current BCCI President Mr. Sourav Ganguly[34] for his Rhythm Express Fusion project and Indian actor Mr. Anil Kapoor after receiving the GiMA award 2016 at Reliance Film City Mumbai.[35][36] Mukherjee took part in the COVID-19 awareness program initiated by the Govt. of India(Ministry of Culture) for spreading positive harmonies among the people. This message was published on a social site maintained by Govt. of India.[37]

Awards edit

Collaborators edit

and other eminent musicians and singers from all round the globe.[47][48][49]

External links edit

Albums:

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d e f "Prodyut Mukherjee Rhythm Express". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 11 July 2021.
  2. ^ "City music lovers get the taste of 'Divine Melodies'". The Times of India. 20 November 2019. Retrieved 11 July 2021.
  3. ^ "Handshake Concert in Raj Bhavan - Eastern Mirror". easternmirrornagaland.com. 20 November 2013. Retrieved 21 July 2021.
  4. ^ "Musical Concert Jai Jawan Organized | The Kolkata Mail". 21 February 2019. Retrieved 21 July 2021.
  5. ^ "Register". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 21 July 2021.
  6. ^ a b c d e f "Prodyut Mukherjee | Rhythmexpress | The Tabla Maestro". www.prodyuttabla.com. Retrieved 12 July 2021.
  7. ^ "Prodyut Mukherjee". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 21 July 2021.
  8. ^ "Sankat Mochan music fest concludes on high note | Varanasi News - Times of India". The Times of India. TNN. 20 April 2020. Retrieved 21 July 2021.
  9. ^ "Dover Lane conference to host music biggies". www.radioandmusic.com. Retrieved 21 July 2021.
  10. ^ Pandit KAMAL MALLICK ( Sarod ) with Pandit Prodyut Mukherjee ( Tabla ), retrieved 21 July 2021
  11. ^ GiMA Award Pt. Prodyut Mukherjee &Ustad Kamal Sabri Jugal:Uttarpara Sangeet Chakro Music Conference, retrieved 21 July 2021
  12. ^ Pandit Ronu Majumdar - Flute with Pandit Prodyut Mukherjee on Tabla. Gat in Teen Taal., retrieved 21 July 2021
  13. ^ Pdt. Abhay Rustum Sopri & Pdt . Prodyut Mukherjee part one(2), retrieved 21 July 2021
  14. ^ "The music never stops". www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 23 July 2021.
  15. ^ Pt . Ronu Majumdar & Pt. Prodyut Mukherjee ( Flute - Tabla ) Bangya Sammelan in Mumbai ..Rupak Taal, retrieved 21 July 2021
  16. ^ India, The Hans (17 December 2015). "One World Fusion musical concert tomorrow". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 21 July 2021.
  17. ^ "Pt Prodyut Mukherjee presented Music for World Peace Concert in Memory of Pulwama Martyars - IBTN9". Retrieved 21 July 2021.
  18. ^ "City musicians join hands for a concert in memory of Pulwama martyrs - Times of India". The Times of India. 23 February 2019. Retrieved 21 July 2021.
  19. ^ "A musical tribute to RD Burman on his 80th birth anniversary - Times of India". The Times of India. 2 May 2018. Retrieved 21 July 2021.
  20. ^ "Delhi sees tabla-sarangi & India-Poland jugalbandis - Times of India". The Times of India. 27 April 2016. Retrieved 21 July 2021.
  21. ^ "A musical journey through the mountains to celebrate World Music Day - Times of India". The Times of India. 21 June 2021. Retrieved 21 July 2021.
  22. ^ "Prodyut Mukherjee". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 22 July 2021.
  23. ^ "Prodyut Mukherjee". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 22 July 2021.
  24. ^ Pt. Vishwamohan Bhatt with Pt. Prodyut Mukherjee in SPIC MACAY state convention 2014....Vilambeet, retrieved 22 July 2021
  25. ^ Indiablooms. "A mellifluous start to Hindu School bicentenary celebrations | Indiablooms - First Portal on Digital News Management". Indiablooms.com. Retrieved 22 July 2021.
  26. ^ "bhavans.info". www.bhavans.info. Retrieved 22 July 2021.
  27. ^ prodyut mukherjee [@prodyut_tabla] (22 July 2021). "Sweet memories .... VIRASAT FESTIVAL ......2K19 by SPICMACY , NIT - Durgapur, & MHRD, GOVT. OF INDIA. https://t.co/UF79VIrJvE" (Tweet). Retrieved 26 July 2021 – via Twitter.
  28. ^ a b NotInTown. "Indian Tabla maestro Pandit Prodyut Mukherjee enthralls US audience". NotInTown. Retrieved 21 July 2021.
  29. ^ Indiablooms. "Pandit Prodyut Mukherjee's percussion wizardry regales Toronto audience | Indiablooms - First Portal on Digital News Management". Indiablooms.com. Retrieved 21 July 2021.
  30. ^ Pandit Prodyut Mukherjee's Visits Bharat Sevashram Toronto, retrieved 21 July 2021
  31. ^ 天竺梵音 Sound from Tianzhu by Hu Jianbing 中央民族乐团演奏, retrieved 11 July 2021
  32. ^ "THE VIEW FROM FEZ: Fes Festival Nights in the Medina ~ Part One". THE VIEW FROM FEZ. 10 June 2013. Retrieved 21 July 2021.
  33. ^ "Prodyut Mukherjee". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 21 July 2021.
  34. ^ Indiablooms. "Sourav Ganguly wishes luck to Dona Ganguly-Prodyut Mukherjee Rhythm Express fusion project | Indiablooms - First Portal on Digital News Management". Indiablooms.com. Retrieved 24 July 2021.
  35. ^ Prodyut Mukherjee [@SirProdyut] (7 October 2017). "GiMA Award 2016 Red Carpet photos . https://t.co/VgZZpVwRIp" (Tweet). Archived from the original on 13 July 2021. Retrieved 26 July 2021 – via Twitter.
  36. ^ prodyut mukherjee [@prodyut_tabla] (13 April 2019). "https://t.co/NCIvk3vQS8" (Tweet). Archived from the original on 13 July 2021. Retrieved 26 July 2021 – via Twitter.
  37. ^ #PositiveHarmonies, retrieved 24 July 2021
  38. ^ "GiMA :: NON FILM MUSIC WINNERS 2016". gima.co.in. Retrieved 11 July 2021.
  39. ^ "Percussionist Pt Prodyut Mukherjee feted for his contribution to music". The Times of India. 16 August 2019. Retrieved 11 July 2021.
  40. ^ "Pt. Prodyut Mukherjee Confers With The Prestigious Pt. Manmohan Bhatt Memorial Award » HN Express". HN Express. 20 August 2019. Retrieved 11 July 2021.
  41. ^ a b "Pdt VishwaMohan Bhatt teams up with Pdt Prodyut Mukherjee for Rhythmexpress Moods Season II". Indiablooms.com. Retrieved 11 July 2021.
  42. ^ "GiMA :: NON FILM MUSIC WINNERS 2016". gima.co.in. Retrieved 11 July 2021.
  43. ^ "Sourav Ganguly releases Rhythm Express – Music for Dance by Pt Prodyut Mukherjee, Dona Ganguly & Pt. Vishwamohan Bhatt – IBTN9". Retrieved 11 July 2021.
  44. ^ "Bhajan Samrat Anup Jalota and GIMA winning Percussionist Pt Prodyut Mukherjee came together for an album". Retrieved 11 July 2021.
  45. ^ a b c India-West, R. M. VIJAYAKAR/Special to. "Legends Come Together for Musical Tribute to Mahatma Gandhi: Listen". India West. Retrieved 11 July 2021.
  46. ^ "Pt Prodyut Mukherjee and musician Kishore Sodha collaborate for a musical piece". The Times of India. 9 June 2020. Retrieved 11 July 2021.
  47. ^ Ustad Shahid Parvez Khan Sitar with Pandit Prodyut Mukherjee on Tabla . Gat in Rupak Gat ., retrieved 15 July 2021
  48. ^ Pandit Ronu Majumdar - Flute with Pandit Prodyut Mukherjee on Tabla. Gat in Teen Taal., retrieved 15 July 2021
  49. ^ Pt.Tarun Bhattacharya & Pt Prodyut Mukherjee LIVE CONCERT/ Romamtik Santoor Tabla jugalbandi @ India, retrieved 15 July 2021
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