PANDIT KUMAR BOSE

Born in a God-gifted musical family of Calcutta, Pandit Kumar Bose was initiated in tabla by his father Pandit Biswanath Bose, who was a distinguished tabla "Nawaz" of Benaras Gharana that he mastered under the stewardship of its legendary exponent Pandit Kanthe Maharaj. His mother, Srimati Bharati Bose, is the disciple of great Ustad Dabir Khan (Bincar) & Ustad Ali Akbar Khan. After his father's untimely demise, he came under the tutelage of Pandit Kishen Maharaj, the living legend of Benaras Gharana.

The superiority of Pandit Bose's genius is his ability to evolve a distinctive style of his own without diluting the purity of tradition in which psyche the audience becomes captive. This is most evident in his negotiations with the "Bnaya" (Bass Drum). His performance, as it is told is as pleasing as a 'raga' or melodious song. He is as much facile in accompaniment with music (vocal & instrumental) & dances as in Solos. He has accompanied all top Grade celebrity artists including Pandit Ravi Shankar.Pandit Kumar Bose has the rare distinction of highly appreciated performance with Zubin Mehta's Philharmonic orchestra besides several symphony orchestras conducted by Pt. Ravi Shankar, Yehudi Menhuin, and Arnovich in England, Italy, China and other countries. His duet with Prof. Semurani (Thumba player) of Iran at an International Seminar in 1974 at Holland and as a member of an orchestra India Festival Moscow (1988) was highly appreciated by the audience.

Pandit Kumar Bose is also a very skillful percussionist and plays several drum instruments including Sri-khole, Pakhwaj, Dholak, Nal, Banga-Kanga. He was the Assistant Music Director of Mrinal Sen's globally acclaimed film "GENESIS" with the music director Pt. Ravi Shankar.

His two brothers – Jayanta Bose a reputed lyrist, composer, harmonium soloist and singer, and Debojyoti Bose, a noted sarodia & music director, both are carrying the musical heritage neatly.

DEBOJYOTI BOSE

Debojyoti Bose naturally inherits an unstained musical acumen, for he was born in a family of passionate musicians, on the 20th day of December 1962 at Kolkata - the citadel of Indian Classical Music. His father Pandit Biswanath Bose, disciple of Late Pandit Kanthe Maharaj of Benaras and his mother Smt. Bharati Bose, a keen Sitar player and a disciple of Mian Davir Khan, Ustad Mustaq Ali Khan and Ustad Ali Akbar Khan, sowed the seed of music in him by imparting the early lessons. His elder brother Pandit Kumar Bose, a celebrated Tabla Nawaaz of international repute, also gave him the fillip to venture into the world of music. Debojyoti has been pursuing his art with an effortful spontaneity. Although he feels akin to Tabla, Sarod has been his passion since history infancy. He received vocal guidance from Sri Jayanta Bose, his second brother, a vocalist of Bishnupur Gharana.He has received talim in Sarod for over twenty years from Ustad Amjad Ali Khan of Senia Banghas Gharana. Also he has received vocal guidance from Pandit Rajan and Sajan Mishra.

In 1981, he received Ustad Hafiz Ali Khan Scholarship from Sriram Bharatya Kala Kendra, Kal-ke-Kalakar award from Benaras Hindu University 1984. He was felicitated in 1989 by Rabindra Bharati University Calcutta. Awarded 'Anandalok Award' for being the best Music Director of 1999.

Debojyoti has performed at Dover Lane Music conference (Calcutta), Kal-Ke-Kalakar (Mumbai), Sarod festival (Delhi), Saptak (Ahmedabad), Sangeet Natak Academy (Chennai and Hydrabad), Tansen Samaroho (Gwalior). Toured with Sangeet Research Academy. He has visited United States in 1989 and 2000, performed in Minneapolis, Chicago, Boston, Santiago, Los Angeles, New York and other places.

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BHARATIYA VIDYA BHAVAN, USA
( Institute of Indian Culture )

Proudly Celebrates

GITA DAY
to spread the message of unity, karma and dharma expounded
by Lord Krishna

SATURDAY , JULY 30, 2005 ; 4:00 p.m.
KATIE MURPHY AMPHITHEATER
FIT 7 th Avenue at 27 th Street, NYC

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ALL ARE WELCOME.

For details, please call the Bhavan at (212) 989-8383;
Dr.Kunal Sen at (718) 899-4832.

Procedure for enrolling children in the “Bhagavad Gita Recitation Competition

The children will be divided into two groups – Junior and Senior.

Senior are those who are between 12 and 16 years of age. Juniors should recite from memory 10 slokas # 54 to 63 from Chapter II.

Seniors should recite from memory 19 slokas # 54 to 72 from Chapter II .

PRESS NOTE For Immediate Release
June 22, 2005
Contact : Dr.Jayaraman ; (212) 989-8383

GITA DAY

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan,USA has organized GITA DAY on Saturday, July 30, 2005 at 4 p.m. at Katie Murphy Amphitheater, FIT 7 th Avenue at 27 th Street, NYC.

This is the second year when Gita Day is being organized by the Bhavan with a view to spreading the message of karma , dharma and values of life expounded by Lord Krishna in the Gita.

The program will consist of speeches, Gita recitation competitions for children and musical presentation of Gita verses.

The Gita recitation competitions are intended to encourage children to study and understand Gita and emulate the values given by Krishna . Children will be divided into 2 categories – Junior ( 8 to 11 years of age) and Senior (12 to 16 years of age) . The junior group should recite from memory ten verses – Verse # 54 to 63 from chapter II and the senior group nineteen verses – verse 54 to 72 from Chapter II of the Gita. Flawless recitation , pronunciation and clarity will be taken into account in judging the winners. The winners will be given cash prizes and certificates.

Interested children should contact the Bhavan at (212) 989-8383 and register their names.

The event will be open for all. For details, please call the Bhavan at (212) 989-8383;
Dr.Kunal Sen at (718) 899-4832.

BHARATIYA VIDYA BHAVAN, USA
(Institute of Indian Culture)
Proudly Presents

AHIMSA DIWAS ( Day of Non-Violence )
to celebrate the message of Jainism and its philosophy

on Saturday, July 23, 2005; 5:00 p.m.

at ROMANTI AUDITORIUM

Chief Guest : Rev. SAMANI CHARITRA PRAJNA ji

Samaniji will speak on the Jain message to the present day world with special reference to Anekantvad.

Rev.Amrendra Muni ji and Samani Shukla Prajna ji will also grace the occasion.

Main features of the program :

Recitation of Namokar Mantra ; speeches and musical presentation of hymns, verses and poems on peace.

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ALL ARE WELCOME.

For details, call Bhavan at (212) 989 – 8383 ;
Dr.Kunal Sen at ( 718 ) 899 – 4832 .

BHARATIYA VIDYA BHAVAN, USA
(Institute of Indian Culture)
Presents
An Evening of Indian Music & Basant Celebration

Presented by the Students of Music
Directed by
Sanjukta Sen

Saturday, April 2, 2005; 6:00 p.m.
At Romanti Auditorium
305 7th Avenue, 17th Floor, New York

Students learning Hindustani Vocal Music will be rendering various ragas in different styles with full music accompaniment.

The event will be concluded with the songs of Basant and Holi presented by Sanjukta Sen and her students accompanied by Tapan Modak on Tabla and Madhu Vora on Harmonium.

All are invited
For reservation call Bhavan at (212) 989- 8383 or
Sanjukta Sen at (718)899-4832
Donations welcome