Debashish Bhattacharya

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Debashish Bhattacharya
Background information
Born (1963-01-12) 12 January 1963 (age 61)
Kolkata, West Bengal, India
GenresHindustani classical music
Occupationslide guitarist
Instrumentlap slide guitar
Years active1975–present
Websitewww.debashishbhattacharya.com

Debashish Bhattacharya (Bengali: দেবাশীষ ভট্টাচার্য, Hindi: देवाशीष भट्टाचार्य, Devāśiṣ Bhaṭṭācārya, born 12 January 1963) is an Indian classical musician, singer, composer and educator. He is said to have introduced the first Slide Guitar Syllabus[1] in the world. Bhattacharya redefined Indian classical music on slide guitar through the introduction of a new playing technique and sound, as well as a blending of traditional and uniquely contemporary approaches in designing his music. A music producer who plays lap slide guitar, he has taught more than a thousand students, created a new genre (Hindustani Slide Guitar), designed his own instruments (including the Chaturangui, Anandi and Gandharvi)[2] and performed in more than two thousand concerts and workshops, with Grammy nominations and several world music awards.[3][4] His latest guitar creation, the Pushpa Veena, is perhaps the first slide instrument in the world with a top made of animal skin.[5] For Hindustani Raag music he has composed three new Raag, set to evening time: "Raag Palāsh Priyā," "Raag Shankar Dhwani" and "Raag Chandra Mālikā". Recipient of World Music Hall of Fame 2022. Grammy nominee 2009, BBC award 2007, Asiatic Society Gold Medal 2005 and President of India Gold medal 1984.

  1. ^ "School Activities". Battacharya's School of Universal Music. Archived from the original on 1 August 2014. Retrieved 21 November 2021.
  2. ^ Ellis, Andy (8 June 2012). "The Secret World of Hindustani Slide". Premier Guitar. Archived from the original on 17 April 2021.
  3. ^ "Grammy Award Results for Debashish Bhattacharya". Recording Academy Grammy Awards. Archived from the original on 21 November 2021. Retrieved 21 November 2021.
  4. ^ "Awards for World Music '07, Asia/Pacific". BBC Radio 3. Archived from the original on 14 January 2007. Retrieved 21 November 2021.
  5. ^ Banerjee, Meena (12 December 2019). "Sound of change as Pt. Debashish Bhattacharya introduces Pushpa Veena to the world". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 13 December 2019.