S. R. Chishti is a tabla player of Lucknow gharana (tabla) and composer. S R Chishti completed his PhD from Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University, Agra in music (Tabla).[1][2]

Shahabur Rehman Chishti
Background information
Born (1965-06-05) 5 June 1965 (age 58)
OriginAyodhya, Uttar Pradesh, India
GenresHindustani classical music, Jazz fusion, World music
Occupation(s)Tabla Teacher. Musician
Instrument(s)Tabla
Years active1980–present

Career edit

He is music (tabla) instructor at Cultural Education Center,[3] Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh and authored Fun-e-Tabla the first ever book on the art of playing Tabla in Urdu language after 1906.[4][5] He has various books on the different topics of Tabla.[6][7]

Published books edit

He has published five books so far, which include:[when?]

  1. Fan-E-Tabla (Urdu) published in 2011[8]
  2. Tabla Sanchayan (Hindi) published in 2012[9]
  3. Tabla Mein Das Anko Ka Mahetv (Hindi) published in 2013
  4. Bhartiye Talon Mein Theke Ke Vibhinn Sworoop (Hindi) published in 2014[10]
  5. Compositions of The Great Tabla Maestros (English)[11]

Awards and honors edit

  • Regular ‘B-High’ grade artist of AIR Agra since 1995
  • Honored by Swami D. R. Pavertikar Sangeet Sansthan, Mathura in 2004
  • Given estimation and prestigious judgment for various musical competitions
  • Tabla concert in “SPIC-MACAY”, “TAJ MAHOTSAV”, LUCKNOW MAHOTSAV” and Governor House Lucknow

Views edit

Khalifa Ustad Afaq Husain Khan (Tabla Maestro, Lucknow Gharana)

Mr. Chishti is my one of my talented disciple. I am satisfied with his progress and proficiency considering his qualification and ability. I hope Mr. Chishti would give fame to Lucknow Gharana [June 11, 1989].

Ustad Shafi Ahmad Khan (Vocalist), Sangeet Research Academy, ITC, Kolkata

Mr. S.R. Chishti is a talented Tabla player and a radio artist who has performed in a number of programs particularly in SPIC-MACAY and he is always with me for my Tabla sangat. He is one of the best disciples of Khalifa Ustad Afaq Husain Khan of Lucknow Gharana. I wish him all success in his future life. [January 12, 1998].

References edit

  1. ^ Ashrafi, Mohd. Sarim. "The Tuning Hands: Dr. S.R. Chishti", p. 87–88, Al-Mohsin-14, Aligarh, October 2014.
  2. ^ "गोरी सोए सेज पर मुख पर डारे केस". Dainik Jagran. 7 May 2008.
  3. ^ http://www.amu.ac.in/amucentre.jsp?did=10011&lid=Cultural%20Clubs
  4. ^ Chishti, S.R. "Tabla Mein Das Anko Ka Mahetv", Kanishka Publication, New Delhi, 2013.
  5. ^ Muni, Akash Deep (25 December 2011). "Tabla beats resound inside the pages". The Times of India.
  6. ^ "Search Results DR.S.R.CHISTI | Indian Books | Books from India | Online Bookstore | Book stores online | Buy Books Online | Book Store in India | Bookshop of India | Bookstore | buying books online | indian book sellers | Indian Books on all subjects from major Publishers of India". Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 14 August 2015.
  7. ^ "एएमयू के तबला वादक ने रचा इतिहास". Amar Ujala. November 2011.
  8. ^ "Al-Mohsin: The Tuning Hands: S.R. Chishti (Mohd. Sarim Ashrafi)". www.almohsin.in. Archived from the original on 19 January 2015.
  9. ^ "ISBN 9788184573817 Tabla Sanchayan by DR.S.R.CHISTI buy online at www.indianbooks.co.in". www.indianbooks.co.in. Archived from the original on 29 March 2013.
  10. ^ Chishti, S.R. "Bhartiye Talon Mein Theke Ke Vibhinn Sworoop", Kanishka Publication, New Delhi, October 2014.
  11. ^ Chishti, S R (2016). Compositions of The Great Tabla Maestros (First ed.). Delhi: Kanishka Publishers. p. 174. ISBN 9788184576955.

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