Pandit Jasraj School of Music Foundation
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Photograph of unidentified individuals performing kathak dance at a variety show organized by the Pandit Jasraj School of Music Foundation. The show featured students from the Pandit Jasraj School of Music and other performing artists of Vancouver. The individuals performing kathak were from the Nritya Manjaree School of Kathak.
Kathak is one of the eight major forms of Indian classical dance. Derived from the Sanskrit word kathakar, meaning "storyteller," it refers to the nomadic performers who narrated the tales of Mahabharata and the Ramayana through dance, music, and gestures. It is characterized by its extensive footwork, precise hand and body movements, flexibility, and facial expressions, which all comes together to tell a story.
Nritya Manjaree School of Kathak was established in 1978 by Madhu Khare. Khare is a gifted dancer and obtained her Bachelor in Kathak in 1965 from the University of Bhat Khande, Lucknow, India. She also received higher training from various Gurus in India, such as Shambhu Maharaj, and has performed in cities in India and Canada. The Nritya Manjaree School of Kathak is located in Delta, British Columbia (B.C.).
The Pandit Jasraj School of Music Foundation was incorporated in 1994 as a Society in the Province of British Columbia, dedicated to promoting vocal music in the Mewati Gharana within the Lower Mainland of Vancouver. Their Mission is to promote classical Indian music through instruction and performance.
Kathak is one of the eight major forms of Indian classical dance. Derived from the Sanskrit word kathakar, meaning "storyteller," it refers to the nomadic performers who narrated the tales of Mahabharata and the Ramayana through dance, music, and gestures. It is characterized by its extensive footwork, precise hand and body movements, flexibility, and facial expressions, which all comes together to tell a story.
Nritya Manjaree School of Kathak was established in 1978 by Madhu Khare. Khare is a gifted dancer and obtained her Bachelor in Kathak in 1965 from the University of Bhat Khande, Lucknow, India. She also received higher training from various Gurus in India, such as Shambhu Maharaj, and has performed in cities in India and Canada. The Nritya Manjaree School of Kathak is located in Delta, British Columbia (B.C.).
The Pandit Jasraj School of Music Foundation was incorporated in 1994 as a Society in the Province of British Columbia, dedicated to promoting vocal music in the Mewati Gharana within the Lower Mainland of Vancouver. Their Mission is to promote classical Indian music through instruction and performance.
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Photograph of unidentified individuals performing kathak dance at a variety show organized by the Pandit Jasraj School of Music Foundation. The show featured students from the Pandit Jasraj School of Music and other performing artists of Vancouver. The individuals performing kathak were from the Nritya Manjaree School of Kathak.
Kathak is one of the eight major forms of Indian classical dance. Derived from the Sanskrit word kathakar, meaning "storyteller," it refers to the nomadic performers who narrated the tales of Mahabharata and the Ramayana through dance, music, and gestures. It is characterized by its extensive footwork, precise hand and body movements, flexibility, and facial expressions, which all comes together to tell a story.
Nritya Manjaree School of Kathak was established in 1978 by Madhu Khare. Khare is a gifted dancer and obtained her Bachelor in Kathak in 1965 from the University of Bhat Khande, Lucknow, India. She also received higher training from various Gurus in India, such as Shambhu Maharaj, and has performed in cities in India and Canada. The Nritya Manjaree School of Kathak is located in Delta, British Columbia (B.C.).
The Pandit Jasraj School of Music Foundation was incorporated in 1994 as a Society in the Province of British Columbia, dedicated to promoting vocal music in the Mewati Gharana within the Lower Mainland of Vancouver. Their Mission is to promote classical Indian music through instruction and performance.
Kathak is one of the eight major forms of Indian classical dance. Derived from the Sanskrit word kathakar, meaning "storyteller," it refers to the nomadic performers who narrated the tales of Mahabharata and the Ramayana through dance, music, and gestures. It is characterized by its extensive footwork, precise hand and body movements, flexibility, and facial expressions, which all comes together to tell a story.
Nritya Manjaree School of Kathak was established in 1978 by Madhu Khare. Khare is a gifted dancer and obtained her Bachelor in Kathak in 1965 from the University of Bhat Khande, Lucknow, India. She also received higher training from various Gurus in India, such as Shambhu Maharaj, and has performed in cities in India and Canada. The Nritya Manjaree School of Kathak is located in Delta, British Columbia (B.C.).
The Pandit Jasraj School of Music Foundation was incorporated in 1994 as a Society in the Province of British Columbia, dedicated to promoting vocal music in the Mewati Gharana within the Lower Mainland of Vancouver. Their Mission is to promote classical Indian music through instruction and performance.
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Photograph of Sitara Thobani performing odissi dance at a variety show organized by the Pandit Jasraj School of Music Foundation. The show featured students from the Pandit Jasraj School of Music and other performing artists of Vancouver.
Sitara Thobani first began dancing at the age of 8 under the direction of Lata Pada in the Bharatanatyam tradition. She began her training in the Odissi tradition under Dr. Ratna Roy in 1997. She has undertaken intensive training in India at the esteemed Nrityagram dance school as well as in Bhubaneswar in Orissa, the heart of Odissi dance tradition. Thobani has performed at many cultural and art events in Canada and the United States, including at the International Odissi Conference in Washington, D.C. in August 2003. She has also performed at the Diamond Jubilee Hall in Dar-es-Salaam, the Zanzibar International Film Festival in Tanzania, as well as in Calcutta and Delhi, India. Thobani has dedicated herself to continuing the Odissi dance tradition of Guru Pankaj Charan Das as transmitted to her by her Guru, Dr. Ratna Roy. Thobani has a PhD in Social and Cultural Anthropology from the University of Oxford, an MA in Sociology and Equity Studies from the University of Toronto, and a BA in Anthropology and Asian Studies from the University of British Columbia. An Assistant Professor in Residential College in the Arts and Humanities, she is also affiliated with the Asian Studies Program and the Muslim Studies Program at Michigan State University.
Odissi is a classical Indian dance style which originates from the eastern state of Odisha, India. It is one of eight classical dance forms in India. Since the 12th century, odissi has been danced by maharis (people devoted to the dance) in temples. Odissi expresses traditional poetry and songs through movements. Many of the poems performed through Odissi come from the Sanskrit collection of romantic poetry, Gita Govinda, written by Jayadeva Goswami.
The Pandit Jasraj School of Music Foundation was incorporated in 1994 as a Society in the Province of British Columbia, dedicated to promoting vocal music in the Mewati Gharana within the Lower Mainland of Vancouver. Their Mission is to promote classical Indian music through instruction and performance.
Sitara Thobani first began dancing at the age of 8 under the direction of Lata Pada in the Bharatanatyam tradition. She began her training in the Odissi tradition under Dr. Ratna Roy in 1997. She has undertaken intensive training in India at the esteemed Nrityagram dance school as well as in Bhubaneswar in Orissa, the heart of Odissi dance tradition. Thobani has performed at many cultural and art events in Canada and the United States, including at the International Odissi Conference in Washington, D.C. in August 2003. She has also performed at the Diamond Jubilee Hall in Dar-es-Salaam, the Zanzibar International Film Festival in Tanzania, as well as in Calcutta and Delhi, India. Thobani has dedicated herself to continuing the Odissi dance tradition of Guru Pankaj Charan Das as transmitted to her by her Guru, Dr. Ratna Roy. Thobani has a PhD in Social and Cultural Anthropology from the University of Oxford, an MA in Sociology and Equity Studies from the University of Toronto, and a BA in Anthropology and Asian Studies from the University of British Columbia. An Assistant Professor in Residential College in the Arts and Humanities, she is also affiliated with the Asian Studies Program and the Muslim Studies Program at Michigan State University.
Odissi is a classical Indian dance style which originates from the eastern state of Odisha, India. It is one of eight classical dance forms in India. Since the 12th century, odissi has been danced by maharis (people devoted to the dance) in temples. Odissi expresses traditional poetry and songs through movements. Many of the poems performed through Odissi come from the Sanskrit collection of romantic poetry, Gita Govinda, written by Jayadeva Goswami.
The Pandit Jasraj School of Music Foundation was incorporated in 1994 as a Society in the Province of British Columbia, dedicated to promoting vocal music in the Mewati Gharana within the Lower Mainland of Vancouver. Their Mission is to promote classical Indian music through instruction and performance.
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Photograph of Sitara Thobani performing odissi dance at a variety show organized by the Pandit Jasraj School of Music Foundation. The show featured students from the Pandit Jasraj School of Music and other performing artists of Vancouver.
Sitara Thobani first began dancing at the age of 8 under the direction of Lata Pada in the Bharatanatyam tradition. She began her training in the Odissi tradition under Dr. Ratna Roy in 1997. She has undertaken intensive training in India at the esteemed Nrityagram dance school as well as in Bhubaneswar in Orissa, the heart of Odissi dance tradition. Thobani has performed at many cultural and art events in Canada and the United States, including at the International Odissi Conference in Washington, D.C. in August 2003. She has also performed at the Diamond Jubilee Hall in Dar-es-Salaam, the Zanzibar International Film Festival in Tanzania, as well as in Calcutta and Delhi, India. Thobani has dedicated herself to continuing the Odissi dance tradition of Guru Pankaj Charan Das as transmitted to her by her Guru, Dr. Ratna Roy. Thobani has a PhD in Social and Cultural Anthropology from the University of Oxford, an MA in Sociology and Equity Studies from the University of Toronto, and a BA in Anthropology and Asian Studies from the University of British Columbia. An Assistant Professor in Residential College in the Arts and Humanities, she is also affiliated with the Asian Studies Program and the Muslim Studies Program at Michigan State University.
Odissi is a classical Indian dance style which originates from the eastern state of Odisha, India. It is one of eight classical dance forms in India. Since the 12th century, odissi has been danced by maharis (people devoted to the dance) in temples. Odissi expresses traditional poetry and songs through movements. Many of the poems performed through Odissi come from the Sanskrit collection of romantic poetry, Gita Govinda, written by Jayadeva Goswami.
The Pandit Jasraj School of Music Foundation was incorporated in 1994 as a Society in the Province of British Columbia, dedicated to promoting vocal music in the Mewati Gharana within the Lower Mainland of Vancouver. Their Mission is to promote classical Indian music through instruction and performance.
Sitara Thobani first began dancing at the age of 8 under the direction of Lata Pada in the Bharatanatyam tradition. She began her training in the Odissi tradition under Dr. Ratna Roy in 1997. She has undertaken intensive training in India at the esteemed Nrityagram dance school as well as in Bhubaneswar in Orissa, the heart of Odissi dance tradition. Thobani has performed at many cultural and art events in Canada and the United States, including at the International Odissi Conference in Washington, D.C. in August 2003. She has also performed at the Diamond Jubilee Hall in Dar-es-Salaam, the Zanzibar International Film Festival in Tanzania, as well as in Calcutta and Delhi, India. Thobani has dedicated herself to continuing the Odissi dance tradition of Guru Pankaj Charan Das as transmitted to her by her Guru, Dr. Ratna Roy. Thobani has a PhD in Social and Cultural Anthropology from the University of Oxford, an MA in Sociology and Equity Studies from the University of Toronto, and a BA in Anthropology and Asian Studies from the University of British Columbia. An Assistant Professor in Residential College in the Arts and Humanities, she is also affiliated with the Asian Studies Program and the Muslim Studies Program at Michigan State University.
Odissi is a classical Indian dance style which originates from the eastern state of Odisha, India. It is one of eight classical dance forms in India. Since the 12th century, odissi has been danced by maharis (people devoted to the dance) in temples. Odissi expresses traditional poetry and songs through movements. Many of the poems performed through Odissi come from the Sanskrit collection of romantic poetry, Gita Govinda, written by Jayadeva Goswami.
The Pandit Jasraj School of Music Foundation was incorporated in 1994 as a Society in the Province of British Columbia, dedicated to promoting vocal music in the Mewati Gharana within the Lower Mainland of Vancouver. Their Mission is to promote classical Indian music through instruction and performance.
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Photograph of an unidentified individual performing at a variety show organized by the Pandit Jasraj School of Music Foundation. The individual is accompanied by Neelamjit Dhillon on tabla (hand drums) and Mohan Bhide on harmonium. The show featured students from the Pandit Jasraj School of Music and other performing artists of Vancouver.
Neelamjit Dhillon is a professional musician equally versed in both Eastern and Western traditions. He is an award-winning multi-instrumentalist and composer based in Los Angeles. Born and raised in Vancouver, Canada, Dhillon is skilled in both North Indian classical and American jazz music. He has obtained a Bachelor of Music degree in Jazz Studies (majoring in saxophone performance) from Capilano College and has also completed a Bachelor of Education degree in Secondary Music Education from the University of British Columbia. The tabla is Dhillon's first instrument, an instrument he has played since the age of 10, and he studies under the tutelage of Ustad Zakir Hussain. His primary instruments also include the saxophone and bansuri. Dhillon has had the distinction of working with some of India's finest, such as Louiz Banks, Fazal Qureshi, Rakesh Chaurasia and Taufiq Qureshi. He has performed around the world at events and festivals in locales such as Somalia, India, Brazil, Europe, the United States, and Canada.
Mohan Bhide learnt Indian music from the age of 6 and took advanced music courses under the tutelage of Balasaheb Mate and Govindrao Patwardhan – both accomplished harmonium players and versatile musicians. Bhide has played with many well-known artists, including Chota Gandharva, Sudhir Datar, Shaila Datar, Ashwini Bhide-Deshpande, Shubha Mudgal, and Sanjeev Abhyankar to name a few.
The Pandit Jasraj School of Music Foundation was incorporated in 1994 as a Society in the Province of British Columbia, dedicated to promoting vocal music in the Mewati Gharana within the Lower Mainland of Vancouver. Their Mission is to promote classical Indian music through instruction and performance.
Neelamjit Dhillon is a professional musician equally versed in both Eastern and Western traditions. He is an award-winning multi-instrumentalist and composer based in Los Angeles. Born and raised in Vancouver, Canada, Dhillon is skilled in both North Indian classical and American jazz music. He has obtained a Bachelor of Music degree in Jazz Studies (majoring in saxophone performance) from Capilano College and has also completed a Bachelor of Education degree in Secondary Music Education from the University of British Columbia. The tabla is Dhillon's first instrument, an instrument he has played since the age of 10, and he studies under the tutelage of Ustad Zakir Hussain. His primary instruments also include the saxophone and bansuri. Dhillon has had the distinction of working with some of India's finest, such as Louiz Banks, Fazal Qureshi, Rakesh Chaurasia and Taufiq Qureshi. He has performed around the world at events and festivals in locales such as Somalia, India, Brazil, Europe, the United States, and Canada.
Mohan Bhide learnt Indian music from the age of 6 and took advanced music courses under the tutelage of Balasaheb Mate and Govindrao Patwardhan – both accomplished harmonium players and versatile musicians. Bhide has played with many well-known artists, including Chota Gandharva, Sudhir Datar, Shaila Datar, Ashwini Bhide-Deshpande, Shubha Mudgal, and Sanjeev Abhyankar to name a few.
The Pandit Jasraj School of Music Foundation was incorporated in 1994 as a Society in the Province of British Columbia, dedicated to promoting vocal music in the Mewati Gharana within the Lower Mainland of Vancouver. Their Mission is to promote classical Indian music through instruction and performance.
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Creator: Bodalia, Chandra
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Photograph of unidentified individuals performing at a variety show organized by the Pandit Jasraj School of Music Foundation. The individuals are accompanied by Neelamjit Dhillon on tabla (hand drums) and Mohan Bhide on harmonium. The show featured students from the Pandit Jasraj School of Music and other performing artists of Vancouver.
Neelamjit Dhillon is a professional musician equally versed in both Eastern and Western traditions. He is an award-winning multi-instrumentalist and composer based in Los Angeles. Born and raised in Vancouver, Canada, Dhillon is skilled in both North Indian classical and American jazz music. He has obtained a Bachelor of Music degree in Jazz Studies (majoring in saxophone performance) from Capilano College and has also completed a Bachelor of Education degree in Secondary Music Education from the University of British Columbia. The tabla is Dhillon's first instrument, an instrument he has played since the age of 10, and he studies under the tutelage of Ustad Zakir Hussain. His primary instruments also include the saxophone and bansuri. Dhillon has had the distinction of working with some of India's finest, such as Louiz Banks, Fazal Qureshi, Rakesh Chaurasia and Taufiq Qureshi. He has performed around the world at events and festivals in locales such as Somalia, India, Brazil, Europe, the United States, and Canada.
Mohan Bhide learnt Indian music from the age of 6 and took advanced music courses under the tutelage of Balasaheb Mate and Govindrao Patwardhan – both accomplished harmonium players and versatile musicians. Bhide has played with many well-known artists, including Chota Gandharva, Sudhir Datar, Shaila Datar, Ashwini Bhide-Deshpande, Shubha Mudgal, and Sanjeev Abhyankar to name a few.
The Pandit Jasraj School of Music Foundation was incorporated in 1994 as a Society in the Province of British Columbia, dedicated to promoting vocal music in the Mewati Gharana within the Lower Mainland of Vancouver. Their Mission is to promote classical Indian music through instruction and performance.
Neelamjit Dhillon is a professional musician equally versed in both Eastern and Western traditions. He is an award-winning multi-instrumentalist and composer based in Los Angeles. Born and raised in Vancouver, Canada, Dhillon is skilled in both North Indian classical and American jazz music. He has obtained a Bachelor of Music degree in Jazz Studies (majoring in saxophone performance) from Capilano College and has also completed a Bachelor of Education degree in Secondary Music Education from the University of British Columbia. The tabla is Dhillon's first instrument, an instrument he has played since the age of 10, and he studies under the tutelage of Ustad Zakir Hussain. His primary instruments also include the saxophone and bansuri. Dhillon has had the distinction of working with some of India's finest, such as Louiz Banks, Fazal Qureshi, Rakesh Chaurasia and Taufiq Qureshi. He has performed around the world at events and festivals in locales such as Somalia, India, Brazil, Europe, the United States, and Canada.
Mohan Bhide learnt Indian music from the age of 6 and took advanced music courses under the tutelage of Balasaheb Mate and Govindrao Patwardhan – both accomplished harmonium players and versatile musicians. Bhide has played with many well-known artists, including Chota Gandharva, Sudhir Datar, Shaila Datar, Ashwini Bhide-Deshpande, Shubha Mudgal, and Sanjeev Abhyankar to name a few.
The Pandit Jasraj School of Music Foundation was incorporated in 1994 as a Society in the Province of British Columbia, dedicated to promoting vocal music in the Mewati Gharana within the Lower Mainland of Vancouver. Their Mission is to promote classical Indian music through instruction and performance.
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Creator: Bodalia, Chandra
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Photograph of unidentified individuals performing at a variety show organized by the Pandit Jasraj School of Music Foundation. The individuals are accompanied by Amritpal Jabbal on tabla (hand drums) and Mohan Bhide on harmonium. The show featured students from the Pandit Jasraj School of Music and other performing artists of Vancouver.
Amritpal Jabbal is a tabla player who is a disciple of Ustad Zakir Hussain. He has accompanied many of India's great artists, including Padmavibhushan Pandit Jasraj, Pandit Jitendra Abisheki, Rattan Mohan Sharma and Hemang Mehta. Jabbal also served on the board of the Pandit Jasraj School of Music Foundation.
Mohan Bhide learnt Indian music from the age of 6 and took advanced music courses under the tutelage of Balasaheb Mate and Govindrao Patwardhan – both accomplished harmonium players and versatile musicians. Bhide has played with many well-known artists, including Chota Gandharva, Sudhir Datar, Shaila Datar, Ashwini Bhide-Deshpande, Shubha Mudgal, and Sanjeev Abhyankar to name a few.
The Pandit Jasraj School of Music Foundation was incorporated in 1994 as a Society in the Province of British Columbia, dedicated to promoting vocal music in the Mewati Gharana within the Lower Mainland of Vancouver. Their Mission is to promote classical Indian music through instruction and performance.
Amritpal Jabbal is a tabla player who is a disciple of Ustad Zakir Hussain. He has accompanied many of India's great artists, including Padmavibhushan Pandit Jasraj, Pandit Jitendra Abisheki, Rattan Mohan Sharma and Hemang Mehta. Jabbal also served on the board of the Pandit Jasraj School of Music Foundation.
Mohan Bhide learnt Indian music from the age of 6 and took advanced music courses under the tutelage of Balasaheb Mate and Govindrao Patwardhan – both accomplished harmonium players and versatile musicians. Bhide has played with many well-known artists, including Chota Gandharva, Sudhir Datar, Shaila Datar, Ashwini Bhide-Deshpande, Shubha Mudgal, and Sanjeev Abhyankar to name a few.
The Pandit Jasraj School of Music Foundation was incorporated in 1994 as a Society in the Province of British Columbia, dedicated to promoting vocal music in the Mewati Gharana within the Lower Mainland of Vancouver. Their Mission is to promote classical Indian music through instruction and performance.
Creator: Bodalia, Chandra
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Photograph of a musical performance featuring Rattan Mohan Sharma as the vocalist and Hemant Ekbote on tabla (hand drums) at an event organized by the Pandit Jasraj School of Music Foundation in Vancouver, British Columbia, on November 19, 2000.
Rattan Mohan Sharma is an Indian classical vocalist known for his contributions to spiritual and devotional music, with over 300 albums to his credit. In addition to his recordings, he has performed in over 5,000 concerts globally, including at temples, colleges, and prestigious music festivals. Beyond performance, Sharma is involved in music education. He is the founder of the Pandit Jasraj School of Music Foundation in Mumbai and serves as a faculty member at the Pandit Jasraj School of Music Foundation in Tampa, Florida, USA.
Hemant Ekbote is a professional tabla artist and educator. He is a visiting faculty member at San Diego State University and the founder of The Divine School of Music, where he teaches tabla to students from both Indian and American backgrounds. Hemant has performed on All India Radio (AIR) and his work includes collaborations on various music albums.
The Pandit Jasraj School of Music Foundation was incorporated in 1994 as a Society in the Province of British Columbia, dedicated to promoting vocal music in the Mewati Gharana within the Lower Mainland of Vancouver. Their Mission is to promote classical Indian music through instruction and performance.
Rattan Mohan Sharma is an Indian classical vocalist known for his contributions to spiritual and devotional music, with over 300 albums to his credit. In addition to his recordings, he has performed in over 5,000 concerts globally, including at temples, colleges, and prestigious music festivals. Beyond performance, Sharma is involved in music education. He is the founder of the Pandit Jasraj School of Music Foundation in Mumbai and serves as a faculty member at the Pandit Jasraj School of Music Foundation in Tampa, Florida, USA.
Hemant Ekbote is a professional tabla artist and educator. He is a visiting faculty member at San Diego State University and the founder of The Divine School of Music, where he teaches tabla to students from both Indian and American backgrounds. Hemant has performed on All India Radio (AIR) and his work includes collaborations on various music albums.
The Pandit Jasraj School of Music Foundation was incorporated in 1994 as a Society in the Province of British Columbia, dedicated to promoting vocal music in the Mewati Gharana within the Lower Mainland of Vancouver. Their Mission is to promote classical Indian music through instruction and performance.
Creator: Bodalia, Chandra
Description
Photograph of a musical performance featuring Rattan Mohan Sharma as the vocalist and Hemant Ekbote on tabla (hand drums) at an event organized by the Pandit Jasraj School of Music Foundation in Vancouver, British Columbia, on November 19, 2000.
Rattan Mohan Sharma is an Indian classical vocalist known for his contributions to spiritual and devotional music, with over 300 albums to his credit. In addition to his recordings, he has performed in over 5,000 concerts globally, including at temples, colleges, and prestigious music festivals. Beyond performance, Sharma is involved in music education. He is the founder of the Pandit Jasraj School of Music Foundation in Mumbai and serves as a faculty member at the Pandit Jasraj School of Music Foundation in Tampa, Florida, USA.
Hemant Ekbote is a professional tabla artist and educator. He is a visiting faculty member at San Diego State University and the founder of The Divine School of Music, where he teaches tabla to students from both Indian and American backgrounds. Hemant has performed on All India Radio (AIR) and his work includes collaborations on various music albums.
The Pandit Jasraj School of Music Foundation was incorporated in 1994 as a Society in the Province of British Columbia, dedicated to promoting vocal music in the Mewati Gharana within the Lower Mainland of Vancouver. Their Mission is to promote classical Indian music through instruction and performance.
Rattan Mohan Sharma is an Indian classical vocalist known for his contributions to spiritual and devotional music, with over 300 albums to his credit. In addition to his recordings, he has performed in over 5,000 concerts globally, including at temples, colleges, and prestigious music festivals. Beyond performance, Sharma is involved in music education. He is the founder of the Pandit Jasraj School of Music Foundation in Mumbai and serves as a faculty member at the Pandit Jasraj School of Music Foundation in Tampa, Florida, USA.
Hemant Ekbote is a professional tabla artist and educator. He is a visiting faculty member at San Diego State University and the founder of The Divine School of Music, where he teaches tabla to students from both Indian and American backgrounds. Hemant has performed on All India Radio (AIR) and his work includes collaborations on various music albums.
The Pandit Jasraj School of Music Foundation was incorporated in 1994 as a Society in the Province of British Columbia, dedicated to promoting vocal music in the Mewati Gharana within the Lower Mainland of Vancouver. Their Mission is to promote classical Indian music through instruction and performance.
Creator: Bodalia, Chandra
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Photograph of a group of unidentified individuals, part of the audience, at a musical performance event organized by the Pandit Jasraj School of Music Foundation in Vancouver, British Columbia, on November 19, 2000.
The Pandit Jasraj School of Music Foundation was incorporated in 1994 as a Society in the Province of British Columbia, dedicated to promoting vocal music in the Mewati Gharana within the Lower Mainland of Vancouver. Their Mission is to promote classical Indian music through instruction and performance.
The Pandit Jasraj School of Music Foundation was incorporated in 1994 as a Society in the Province of British Columbia, dedicated to promoting vocal music in the Mewati Gharana within the Lower Mainland of Vancouver. Their Mission is to promote classical Indian music through instruction and performance.