Artists

Nisar Hussain Khan was a renowned khayal singer of the Rampur-Sahaswan gharana, known for powerful voice, tarana mastery, and mentoring legends like Rashid Khan.

Vivek Pandya is a New York-based tabla artist of the Farrukhabad Gharana, known for speed, clarity, and contemporary interpretations within Hindustani classical music.

Vinay is a santoor artist trained under Pt. Shivkumar Sharma, known for meditative performances and international concerts, carrying forward the legacy of the instrument.

Aditya Singh is an Indian tabla player known for Hindustani classical performances, baithak concerts, accompaniment, and teaching rooted in traditional rhythmic frameworks.

Subhankar Banerjee was a skilled Indian tabla player of the Farukhabad gharana. He performed worldwide and accompanied top artists, earning respect for his rhythm and musical expression.

Bhavani Shankar was a renowned Indian pakhawaj player known for his rhythm and versatility. He performed with top musicians and contributed to classical as well as fusion music.

D. K. Pattammal was a renowned Carnatic singer and pioneer for women in classical music. Known for Ragam Thanam Pallavi, she was part of the female trinity and a respected performer.

English cellist Matthew Barley merges classical music with improvisation and modern styles, performing globally and collaborating across genres for innovative works.

Sukhwinder Singh is a famous Indian playback singer known for his powerful voice. He gained fame with “Chaiyya Chaiyya” and won global recognition for “Jai Ho” from Slumdog Millionaire.

Gurdev Singh was a Hindustani classical musician and disciple of Amjad Ali Khan, known for sarod playing, teaching, and promoting Indian music worldwide.

Shobana is a Bharatanatyam dancer and acclaimed Indian actress, known for global performances, award-winning cinema, and founding Kalarpana to promote classical dance.

Rahul Vanamali is a percussionist from Chennai specializing in mallet percussion and drum set, known for performances, global collaborations, and expanding contemporary percussion in India.

Anna Rakita is a violinist and composer known for blending classical, jazz, and world music, with international performances, collaborations, and original compositions.

Bihu Mukherjee is an Indian percussionist and drummer known for blending folk, Latin, and jazz styles, with performances, collaborations, and work in film and music.

Pavithra Chari is an Indian vocalist and composer blending Hindustani classical and contemporary music, known for Shadow and Light and collaborations in film and independent music.

Anisa Qureshi is a filmmaker and producer working across film, gaming, and music, and she is also involved in preserving the legacy of Ustad Zakir Hussain through educational initiatives.

Yashwant Thitte is a harmonium player and teacher from Pune, known for classical accompaniment, solo performances, and extensive teaching across Hindustani and light music forms.

Shubham Ugale is a Pakhawaj artist from Pune, known for Dhrupad accompaniment, solo performances, and appearances at major classical music festivals in India.

Dr. Garima Arya is a Kathak dancer of the Lucknow Gharana, known for performance, teaching, choreography, and founding Kalakulam for structured classical dance training.

Ranjit Barot is an Indian drummer, composer, and music director known for jazz fusion, film scores, and collaborations with A.R. Rahman and global artists across genres.

Sanjeev Chimmalgi is a Hindustani classical singer known for khayal gayaki. Trained under C. R. Vyas, he blends Gwalior, Kirana and Agra styles.

C. R. Vyas (1924–2002) was a renowned Hindustani classical vocalist of the Gwalior gharana. Known for khayal singing, he composed many bandishes and received the Padma Bhushan.

Jagmitra Lingade is a tabla player from Maharashtra, known for solo and accompaniment performances, participation in major festivals, and emerging presence in Hindustani classical music.

Ravi Chary is a sitarist from Goa, known for classical and world music collaborations, solo performances, compositions, and training under leading Hindustani music maestros.

Meghana is a Kathak dancer and teacher associated with multiple practitioners across India, known for performance, choreography, and training in classical dance traditions.

Indira Kadambi is a Bharatanatyam dancer and educator from Karnataka, known for performances, choreography, and founding Ambalam Foundation for dance and music training.

Rishi Shankar Upadhyay is a Pakhawaj maestro from the 15th-generation Vasudev Upadhyay lineage, known for Dhrupad tradition, national awards, and All India Radio recognition.

Manmohan Nayak is a Pakhawaj artist in the Dhrupad tradition, associated with the Song and Drama Division, known for collaborations, national broadcasts, and classical performances.

Mita Nag is a sitar artist of the Vishnupur Gharana, representing a six-generation lineage, known for Dhrupad-influenced style, global performances, and contributions to Indian classical music.

Dnyaneshwar Deshmukh is a Pakhawaj artist in the Dhrupad tradition, known for solo and accompaniment performances, collaborations, and contributions to rhythm-based classical presentations.