Kaushiki Chakrabarty
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Kaushiki Desikan (born 1980) is a prominent India
n classical vocalist.
Chakrabarty was born 1980 in Kolkata
, India
. She is the daughter of Chandana Chakraborty and the renowned Indian classical singer Ajoy Chakraborty
. At age seven, she started learning Indian classical music at the academy of Pandit Jnan Prakash Ghosh
, joining later ITC Sangeet Research Academy
.
In 2002, she graduated from the Jogamaya Devi College
, an affiliated undergraduate women's college of the historic University of Calcutta
, in Kolkata
with a first degree in philosophy.
Kaushiki has participated in many major concerts, including the Dover Lane Music Conference, the ITC Sangeet Sammelan in India, the Spring Festival of Music (California), and Parampara Program (Los Angeles).
She is married to Partha Desikan.
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
n classical vocalist.
Chakrabarty was born 1980 in Kolkata
Kolkata
Kolkata , formerly known as Calcutta, is the capital of the Indian state of West Bengal. Located on the east bank of the Hooghly River, it was the commercial capital of East India...
, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
. She is the daughter of Chandana Chakraborty and the renowned Indian classical singer Ajoy Chakraborty
Ajoy Chakraborty
Pandit Ajoy Chakrabarty is an Indian Hindustani classical vocalist. He belongs to the Patiala gharana.-Early life and background:Chakrabarty was born in Bengal to Ajit Chakrabarty in a Hindu Brahmin family. They moved to India from his homeland, Bangladesh during the partition and raised his two...
. At age seven, she started learning Indian classical music at the academy of Pandit Jnan Prakash Ghosh
Pandit Jnan Prakash Ghosh
Pandit Jnan Prakash Ghosh was an Indian tabla player and musicologist.-Early life:Born in a Hindu Kayasth family with musical background in Kolkata, India he was the grandson of Dwarik Ghosh, inventor of the Dwarkin harmonium, popular in West Bengal, India. He was first class first on graduation...
, joining later ITC Sangeet Research Academy
ITC Sangeet Research Academy
ITC Sangeet Research Academy is a Hindustani classical music academy run by the corporate house, ITC Ltd.. It is located in Kolkata, India. Noted musicians associated with the academy include Ulhas Kashalkar...
.
In 2002, she graduated from the Jogamaya Devi College
Jogamaya Devi College
Jogamaya Devi College is a women's college in Kolkata, India. The college offers undergraduate degrees and is affiliated to the University of Calcutta. It was established in 1932.-Notable alumnae:*Maitreyi Devi*Bijoya Ray*Uma Dasgupta*Amala Shankar...
, an affiliated undergraduate women's college of the historic University of Calcutta
University of Calcutta
The University of Calcutta is a public university located in the city of Kolkata , India, founded on 24 January 1857...
, in Kolkata
Kolkata
Kolkata , formerly known as Calcutta, is the capital of the Indian state of West Bengal. Located on the east bank of the Hooghly River, it was the commercial capital of East India...
with a first degree in philosophy.
Kaushiki has participated in many major concerts, including the Dover Lane Music Conference, the ITC Sangeet Sammelan in India, the Spring Festival of Music (California), and Parampara Program (Los Angeles).
She is married to Partha Desikan.
Awards and recognitions
- Jadu Bhatta (1995)
- Outstanding Young Person (2000)
- BBC Award (2005)