Suman Ghosh

Pandit Suman Ghosh
Background information
Born (1967-01-06) 6 January 1967 (age 57)
OriginIndia
GenresHindustani Classical Music,
Mewati Gharana
Occupation(s)Classical Vocalist
WebsiteOfficial site

Pandit Suman Ghosh is a Hindustani Classical Vocalist of the Mewati Gharana of Hindustani Classical Music. He is the founder and President of the Center for Indian Classical Music of Houston (CICMH). [1]

Early Life

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Pandit Suman Ghosh was born on 6 January 1967 to Smt. Monica Ghosh and Shri Biman Krishna Ghosh.[citation needed]

Besides pursuing music, he has earned a Bachelor's and a Master's degree from University of Calcutta.[citation needed]

Career

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Performance

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Pandit Suman Ghosh gave his first full concert at the age of 12. Ghosh performed, as a part of the Mewati Gharana of Hindustani Classical music, and was given the title of 'Acharya Varishta' by the Sangeet Martand in 2008.[2]

Other Works

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He has done research in ethnomusicology funded by many European and American organizations and has given several lectures on the complex art of the Indian Classical Music System. He was invited to present his research at the annual International Association of Sound and Audiovisual Archives (IASA) conference held in Vienna, Austria in 1999, in celebration of 100 years of Sound Archiving.[3]

He founded Center for Indian Classical Music of Houston (CICMH), Houston, USA, 2008.[4]

Awards and Recognitions

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2016 - Reception by the Honorable Consul General of India in recognition of his work as a true Ambassador of Indian Culture[citation needed]

2015

- LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD, NABC (35th North American Bengali Conf), July 2015 "A Night of Musical Bliss", Times Of India,[citation needed]

2014 -"Virtuoso Performer" Concert Review, Times of India[citation needed]

2011 - Proclamation from the Office of the Mayor of City of Sugar Land for Pt. Ghosh’s ‘tireless efforts and motivation on preserving and keeping the ancient Indian tradition alive for present and future generations’[citation needed]

2010 - Tagore Award, India Culture Center of Houston and the Indian Consulate[citation needed]

2008 -Acharya Varishtha, bestowed by Padma Vibhushan Pandit Jasraj, 2008[citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ "Kolkata classical musician gets day named after him in Houston". Times of India. 5 December 2017.
  2. ^ "Artist - Suman Ghosh (Vocal), Gharana - Mewati". www.swarganga.org. Retrieved 11 December 2023.
  3. ^ "IASA Conference 1999: Programme". 1999.iasa-web.org. Retrieved 7 March 2024.
  4. ^ "Center for Indian Classical Music of Houston". MATCH. 27 December 2019. Retrieved 20 July 2024.

[1]

http://www.indoamerican-news.com/moods-of-%E2%80%9Cashta-prahar%E2%80%9D-musically-unfolded-by-cicmh/

http://www.indoamerican-news.com/on-mission-on-target-india-house-gala-celebrates-a-busy-year/

http://www.indoamerican-news.com/houston-rath-yatra-2015-a-unique-spiritual-experience/

http://www.indoamerican-news.com/houston-chariot-festival-shree-jagannath-rath-yatra-2015/

http://www.indoamerican-news.com/indias-flag-flutters-in-morning-breeze-goals-unveiled-in-evening-reception/

http://www.indoamerican-news.com/sri-durga-puja-at-vedanta-society-of-greater-houston-brings-in-devotees-despite-the-rain/

http://www.indoamerican-news.com/confluence-by-tsh-leaves-the-audience-spellbound/

http://www.indoamerican-news.com/lord-krishna-janmashtami-at-iskcon-of-houston/

http://www.indoamerican-news.com/republic-day-reception-by-indian-consulate-introduces-new-ambassador/

http://www.indoamerican-news.com/sweet-srimad-bhagavatam-showers-drench-listeners-from-houston-and-around-usa/

http://www.indoamerican-news.com/pandit-jasraj-vocal-concert-an-epitome-of-musical-spirituality/

http://www.indoamerican-news.com/consular-reception-for-the-republic-hits-high-notes-for-culture/

http://www.indoamerican-news.com/classical-concert-reaches-spiritual-heights/

http://www.indoamerican-news.com/north-south-a-jugalbandi-to-remember/

http://www.indoamerican-news.com/iaccgh-gala-shows-strides-south-asian-businesses-have-made-during-last-decade/

http://www.indoamerican-news.com/devotees-enthralled-by-houston-area-artists/

http://www.indoamerican-news.com/indian-artists-perform-at-rice-radio%E2%80%99s-21st-annual-outdoor-show/

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  1. ^ "Many Facets of a Unique Mission in Hindustani Classical Music". Indo American News. 11 August 2017. Retrieved 24 February 2024.