Pandit Ashes Sengupta, an exponent of Hindustani Ragas & Raga-based music with uncanny musical vision like all luminaries from his very youth, a torch-bearer of Traditional Hindustani Vocal music , but a strong believer of application of Indian Yoga technique in performing Raga to the global musical arena. He is the Guru at 'Sangeet Yogam' [A Research Center of Hindustani Vocal Music]. He was awarded ‘senior fellowship’ as one of an ‘Outstanding Vocalist’ of India by Ministry of Culture, Government of India.
He is a very exceptional Classical Vocalist of India, is no less renowned in the arena of other genres of Indian Vocal Music including all forms of semi-classical songs.
Pandit Ashes Sen Gupta conceived and evolved the Yoga based scientific method of teaching, performing & listening music – named ‘Sangeet Yoga’ concept. It carries a synthesis of both Yoga and modern systems [Methodology] of teaching music and has proved its validity in practice, which is the first of its kind in India.
He strongly believes that music, specially the Indian Raga music is deeply influenced by the Indian [Yoga] Philosophical discipline and value-the theme has been recognized by the Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India, ITC-SRA, Asia Society- New York & many other institutions.
His style of Raga singing is blended with Dhrupada flavor & its multi-dimensional rhythmic aspect makes an impact of an enriched state of ecstatic joy, as the ‘song of soul’ evoked from the heart. He has managed to successfully embrace and absorb a variety of influences of Various Gharanas to create a style which is his own, making his performances a wholesome experience of Hindustani Parampara.
As an accomplished Vocal performer he preached Indian Music in almost all major cities in India since 1980, in addition to his several musical tours round the World. Since 1990, he has been frequently visiting to demonstrate Vocal Music in--U.S, JAPAN, CANADA, FRANCE, SWITZERLAND, NETHERLANDS, GERMANY, SWEDEN.
The elegant and noble art of his Raga performance has created a compelling impact emphasizing on the consciousness of body & mind rather than a mere entertainment. It has created almost a sensation in music circles. His abiding love for Indian Tradition combined with a progressive outlook and restless striving for innovation has shown promise to initiate harmony & peace for mankind through music.
Research &Publish PostAwards: Pandit Ashes Sengupta has received Senior Fellowship Award from Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India (2005-06), for his following research work.
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