Aditya Kalyanpur

Hailed by many in the western world as “the rightful heir to Punjab Gharana,” *Aditya’s colossal repertoire, and his signature style of bold execution of syllables and pinpoint-precise rhythm, are founded in rigorous study and knowledge. Once Kalyanpur’s training began, from the late Ustad Allah Rakha Khan and later, his son, Ustad Zakir Hussain, Kalyanpur laid the foundation for percussion music and put the tabla on the map. His Indian fans will remember him in the ‘Wah Taj!’ TV commercial, (1990), as the talented youngster, cherrypicked by Ustad Allah Rakha Khan for his cheeky ability to keep pace, when playing alongside Ustad Zakir Hussain! Most recently, Kalyanpur represented India by performing at International Jazz Day in Melbourne Australia with world renowned musician Herbie Hancock. Kalyanpur can be heard on Katy Perry’s “Legendary Lovers” from her multi-platinum album, “Prism.” Kalyanpur recorded with The Rolling Stones, Keith Richards, and Grammy-nominated John Beasley, (American Idol music director) toured with Oscar and Grammy-winning composer A.R. Rahman, who is legendary for scoring the movie, Slumdog Millionaire and also performed with Grammy-winner John Popper at the prestigious Carnegie Hall located in New York City. Kalyanpur has performed with an eclectic range of both Indian classical, and international jazz and fusion greats, including: Pandit Jasraj, Pandit Shivkumar Sharma, Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, Grammy-awardee Pandit Vishwamohan Bhatt, Larry Coryell.