Abhay Sopori

Abhay Rustum Sopori
Born
Abhay Rustum Sopori

(1979-06-07) 7 June 1979 (age 45)
Occupation(s)Musician, Composer
RelativesBhajan Sopori (father)
Musical career
OriginKashmiri
GenresFusion music, Hindustani classical music
InstrumentSantoor
Websiteabhaysopori.com

Abhay Rustum Sopori (born 7 June 1979) is an Indian Santoor player, music composer and conductor. He is the son of Santoor player Pandit Bhajan Sopori, known for his versatility, innovations and experimentation. Sopori has received awards in recognition of his contribution in the field of music, and is one of the youngest recipients of awards such as 'Bharat Shiromani Award' & 'Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar'.[1][2][3] Abhay was invited to speak at the international conference TEDx.[4]

  1. ^ Misra, Iti shree (24 October 2012). "Senior artistes have made music their jaagir: Abhay Sopori". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 11 April 2013. Retrieved 14 February 2013.
  2. ^ "Pride of India Awards". Greater Kashmir News. 15 November 2015.
  3. ^ "Pride of India Award to Bhajan Sopori, Abhay Sopori". dailyexcelsior.com. 15 November 2015.
  4. ^ "Abhay at TEDx". p. 37.