Raag Puriya Kalyan
Violin: Sri Manas Kumar, Mumbai
Tabla: Sri Rajendra Nakod

Sangeet Bharati Utsav 2020
Sangeet Bharati Foundation (R), Mangalore

Sri Manas Kumar, Mumbai
Manas Kumar is a professional violinist based out of the finance capital of India, Mumbai. Having inculcated musical instincts from the age of five, he received his initial violin education from his father, Shree G Chaumua. At the age of 11, he underwent intensive training for the next 13 years under the tutelage of Pt Bidyut Misra, a violin lecturer from State College of Music, Assam. He was also guided by Dr V Balaji, professor of music at Benaras Hindu University, Varanasi. Manas is also excellent at academics, securing a degree in Physics with a Master of Music diploma from Bhatkhande University, Lucknow. Manas is a proud recipient of the Surmani title by Sur Singar Samsad, Mumbai, in 2008. He has been awarded the first prize at the Pt VD Paluskar Music competition in 2007. He has secured the prestigious senior scholarships presented by the Centre for Cultural Resources and Training, Government of India. Manas has enthralled audiences from around the globe. He is an ‘A’ grade performing artist by All India Radio.

He has played at various music festivals and conferences like Sankat Mochan fest (Varanasi), Haridas Sammelan, Raag Kaal Festival, and Arohi Music Festival. He has rendered recitals for many popular TV shows. He is the co-founder of a classical fusion band called Samarpan. The band has performed all across the country and abroad. Currently, he is a faculty of music at Sharda Sangeet Vidyalaya, Mumbai.

Sri Rajendra Nakod
Sri Rajendra Nakod hails from a family of distinguished musicians. His father Pt. Arjun Sa Nakod was an emminent vocalist of Kirana and Gwalior Gharanas. He had his early tutelage under his father and later under his brothers and secured top position in exam conducted by Karnatak Sangeet Nritya Academy.
All India Radio has awarded him with the “A Grade”. He has accompanied top musicians in the country and has performed various concerts all over India and abroad. He has also been the recipient of several awards and accolades.

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