Pandit Shankar Ghosh | |
|---|---|
| Born | 10 October 1935 |
| Died | (aged 80) |
| Genres | Hindustani classical music |
| Occupation | percussionist |
| Instrument | Tabla |
Pandit Shankar Ghosh (10 October 1935 – 22 January 2016) was an Indian Tabla player from the Farukhabad gharana of Hindustani classical music. He has revolutionized both the art of Tabla solo playing as well as Tabla accompaniment. His many compositions have become an intrinsic part of the contemporary Tabla repertoire.[1]
He was awarded the 1999–2000 Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in Tabla, the highest Indian recognition given to practicing artists, by Sangeet Natak Akademi, India's National Academy of Music, Dance and Drama.[2]