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Anupam Joshi

Early Life and Musical Beginnings

Birth and Family Background: Born on December 9, 1983, into a family with a strong educational background and a history of societal achievements.

Start with Tabla: Began learning music at age 9 with the tabla under Pandit Swatantra Kumar Savita in Jabalpur, where the family relocated due to his father’s job. He also developed an interest in classical vocal music, influenced by Guru Daithankarbai’s teachings in the adjacent room.

Journey with Tabla

Thirteen Years of Mastery: Anupam’s passion for the tabla grew, leading him to 13 years of dedicated training in 'Taal Shastra.' His expertise earned him numerous domestic and international concerts alongside renowned musicians.

Transformation through Sufism

Influence of Sufism: Exposure to the qawwali music of Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and Sufi literature (e.g., Baba BulleShah, Aamir Khusrau) marked a transformational phase in Anupam’s life, igniting a deeper search for musical expression beyond the tabla.

Exploration of Classical Vocal Music

Classical Training Challenges: Although he desired to pursue classical vocal music, vocal issues prevented him from mastering singing. However, under Guru Mandakini Chaphalkar, he gained foundational knowledge of raga and sur, expanding his musical understanding.

Discovery of Sarod

Encounter with Ustad Ali Akbar Khan’s Music: Inspired by Ustad Ali Akbar Khan’s Sarod performance, Anupam decided to pursue this challenging and rare instrument, despite limited resources and mentors in Pune.

Notable Performances

• International Music Convention Lonavala (2008)

• World Music Day Festival, Maxmular Bhavan, Pune (2009)

• International Rotary Convention, Goa (2010)

• Ek Ehsaas Gazal Concert with Ghulam Ali (2011)

• World Music and Dance Festival, Japan (2013)

• India Habitat Center, Delhi (2014)

• Sawai Gandharva Kundgol (2015)

• Gangubai Hangal Mahotsav, Hubali (2016)

• Concert Tour Japan [Tokyo, Kyoto, Hakodate, Chiba] (2017)

• Concert Tour Europe [Germany, France, Belgium, Switzerland] (2017)

• Swar Samrat Festival, Kolkata (2020)

• India International Center, Delhi (2022)

• Precision Sangeet Mahotsav, Solapur (2023)

• Navratri Mahotsav, Aurangabad (2024)

• Amba Mahotsav, Miraj (2024)

Notable Recordings

• Created the album “Music for Meditation”

• Contributed by sarod in a private musical album song “Raama”

• Contributed by sarod in a Hollywood documentary “Among the Believers”

• Developed acoustic instrumentals for Indian-themed games in “Indus Gaming”

• Created multiple songs and jingles in classical and semi-classical music styles.

Current Pursuits

Continued Training and Growth: Anupam remains dedicated to his craft, studying under Pt. Rajeev Taranath and Pt. Tejendra Narayan Mujumdar, blending the expertise of prominent Sarod players in the world into his music.