Pandit Kumar Bose is
one of the best known Indian percussionists today. Born into a family of musicians, he was
initiated into the art of tabla by his father Pandit Biswanath Bose, an eminent disciple
of Pandit Kanthe Maharaj. After his father's demise, Kumar has been under the tutelage of
Pandit Kishen Maharaj, the living legend of the Benaras gharana. With numerous
achievements under his belt, Kumar is adept both as a soloist as well as an accompanist,
and has performed with most of the great artistes of today. Besides Indian classical
music, Kumar Bose has also made successful forays into world music and has even performed
in symphony orchestras conducted by the likes of Zubin Mehta and Yehudi Menuhin.
By popular demand, we bring to you a re-run of Pandi Kumar Bose
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