Artists

Talat Mahmood (1924–1998) was a pioneering Indian ghazal and playback singer known for his soft, emotive voice. Trained in Hindustani music, he blended classical and Urdu poetry in his work. A Padma

Ajay Pohankar (b. 1947) is a Hindustani classical vocalist from the Kirana gharana, trained by his mother, vocalist Sushilabai Pohankar. Debuting at age 11, he’s known for raga mastery and emotive

Ty Burhoe is a US-based tabla player trained by Ustad Zakir Hussain since 1990, blending Indian classical music with global styles like jazz and flamenco. He performs, produces, and designs drums for

Ustad Abdul Halim Jaffer Khan (1927–2017) was a pioneering sitarist from the Beenkar Gharana, known for the *Jafferkhani Baaj*—a style blending precision, rhythm, and improvisation. Trained by his

Rahim Fahimuddin Dagar (1927–2011), a 19th-gen Dagar family dhrupad master, trained from age 5 in raga, Rudra Veena, and nada yoga. Renowned for deep alaap and medieval compositions, he performed

Fazal Qureshi (b. 1961, Mumbai) is a tabla virtuoso trained by his father Ustad Allah Rakha. Known for blending Indian classical music with global genres, he collaborates internationally and performs

Padma Talwalkar (b. 1949, Pune) is a Hindustani vocalist trained in Kirana, Jaipur, and Gwalior gharanas under Pt. Pimpalkhare, Mogubai Kurdikar, and Pt. Gajananrao Joshi. Known for tonal purity and

Buddhadev Das Gupta (1933–2018), a leading sarod exponent of the Senia Shahjahanpur gharana, trained under Radhika Mohan Maitra. Known for structural precision and raga mastery, he performed widely

V.G. Jog (1922–1990), a pioneering Hindustani violinist, trained under Ustad Allauddin Khan and S.N. Ratanjankar. He elevated the violin’s solo role, performed globally, and collaborated with

Shobha Gurtu (1925–2004), the "Queen of Thumri," mastered Hindustani semi-classical forms like thumri, dadra, and kajri. Trained under Ustad Bhurji Khan and others, she blended classical rigor with

U. Srinivas (1969–2014) revolutionized Carnatic music by adapting the electric mandolin. A child prodigy from Andhra Pradesh, he debuted at 11, mastering complex ragas. Globally acclaimed, he

Pandit Bhimsen Joshi (1922–2011), a legendary Hindustani khayal vocalist from Karnataka, trained in the Kirana gharana. Renowned for his powerful voice and emotional depth, he popularized khayal

Ustad Faiyaz Khan (1886–1950) was a leading Hindustani classical vocalist of the Agra gharana, known as Aftaab-e-Mausiqi and Gyan Ratna.

Saindhavi is a Carnatic vocalist and playback singer from Chennai, trained in classical music since childhood. Debuting at 12, she sings in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam films, collaborating

Shyamal Mitra (1929–1987), a Bengali playback singer, composer, and producer, was known for his warm baritone and versatility in modern songs, semi-classical music, and ghazals. He sang in 100+

Ashwin Batish (b. 1951, Mumbai) is a sitarist trained by his father, S.D. Batish. Relocating to the U.S. in the 1970s, he blended classical raga with rock via *Sitar Power*, collaborating globally. A

Harish Raghavendra (b. 1976) is an Indian playback singer and actor known for Tamil cinema. Debuting in Telugu, he gained fame in the 2000s with hits like *Nirpadhuve Nadapadhuve* (Tamil Nadu State

A.R. Rahman (b. 1967) is an Indian composer, singer, and producer blending Western and Indian classical music. His 1992 *Roja* score revolutionized film music; *Slumdog Millionaire* won him 2 Oscars

G.N. Balasubramaniam (1910–1965), known as GNB, revolutionized Carnatic music with his vocal style and concert techniques. Born in Gudalur, Tamil Nadu, he trained under T.S. Sabesa Iyer and Tiger

Simon Shaheen is an American musician, composer, and educator known for his mastery of the oud and violin. Born in Ma'alot-Tarshiha, he spent his childhood between Haifa and Tarshiha, growing up in a ...

Sanjay Subrahmanyan (b. 1968, Chennai) is a leading Carnatic vocalist known for blending tradition with modern style. Trained under Rukmini Rajagopalan and K.S. Krishnamurthi, he co-founded YACM

Salil Bhatt is a well-known Indian slide guitar musician and the son of Grammy Award–winning artist Pandit Vishwa Mohan Bhatt. He has developed his own style while continuing the musical legacy of his...

S. Balachander (1927–1990), a veena virtuoso and filmmaker, excelled in Indian classical music and South Indian cinema. A child artist turned director, he crafted films like *Andha Naal* (1954) while

Bela Shende is an Indian playback singer known for Hindi and regional films. Rising in the 2000s, she gained fame with *Paheli* (2005) and *Jodhaa Akbar*’s "Mann Mohana." A Kirana Gharana classical

Malini Rajurkar (1941–2023) was a Hindustani classical vocalist of the Gwalior Gharana, trained under Govindrao and Vasantrao Rajurkar. A math teacher turned musician, she excelled in Tappa, Khayal

K.J. Yesudas (b. 1940, Kerala) is a legendary Carnatic and playback singer with 50,000+ songs in 12+ languages. Trained under Chembai Vaidyanatha Bhagavatar, he dominates South Indian and Hindi

Soumya Rupanagudi is a Bharatanatyam dancer trained under Guru Smt. Suma Nagesh, Director of Natyashree School of Dance. She began learning dance at a young age and has continued to grow through disci...

Shashank Subramanyam, born 1978, is a globally acclaimed bansuri exponent in Carnatic and Hindustani traditions. A child prodigy, he earned India’s Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (2017) and France’s

Shahid Parvez Khan (b. 1954, Mumbai) is a leading sitarist from the Etawah gharana, trained by his father Ustad Aziz Khan. Known for *Gayaki Ang*, he performs globally and holds honors like the Padma

UK-based tabla artist Saleel Tambe performs Indian classical and world music, trained under Pandit Ramdas Palsule. A soloist and accompanist, he plays at venues like Southbank Centre and BBC