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Abhijit Pohankar

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Profession
Live Band

Location
Mumbai

Duration
90-120 Mins

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About Abhijit Pohankar

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Abhijit Pohankar—Merging Tradition with Innovation in Indian Music

Abhijit Pohankar is a well-known Indian classical, fusion, and world music performer, celebrated for his trailblazing efforts in fusing Indian classical music with contemporary global sounds. As the son of illustrious classical vocalist Pandit Ajay Pohankar, a veteran of Kirana Gharana, Abhijit was born into a noble musical tradition. Such a rich musical heritage provided a firm ground to Abhijit's professional journey.

While trained in Indian classical music, Abhijit took the unorthodox path of playing the keyboard and synthesizer—weapons not conventionally linked to classical forms. He became one of the first Indian musicians to fully reinterpret ragas and traditional forms on Western instruments, yet maintain the spirit and integrity of Indian music. His compositions usually consist of ragas superimposed over ambient, electronic, or lounge backings, making classical pieces more accessible to newer generations.

Abhijit made national headlines with the launch of his classic album "Piya Bawari" in collaboration with his father, Ajay Pohankar. The album was a monumental success and went down the annals of Indian fusion music history as a landmark. It transcended the lines of classical and contemporary and became a hit among the youth and purists alike. The thumri and classically based vocals set to electronic and lounge music gained enough popularity to become the signature mark of his music.

His repertoire is a diverse collection of genres—Hindustani classical, sufi, ghazals, lounge, electronic, and world fusion. He has played at major music festivals all over India and abroad, such as in the USA, UK, Europe, and the Middle East. He has worked with other well-known artists across genres, such as Ghulam Ali, Hariharan, Talvin Singh, and Anup Jalota, among others.

Besides his albums, Abhijit Pohankar is also a composer, producer, and live performer, recognized for developing thematic concerts that integrate music with narrative. He is particularly revered for his attempt to modernize Indian music without sacrificing its spiritual and emotional essence.

His commitment to innovation has earned him various awards and accolades, such as the MTV IMMIES Award and various music awards in India and overseas.

Essentially, Abhijit Pohankar embodies the new face of Indian classical music—bold, experimental, but grounded. He continues to inspire by demonstrating that tradition and modernity can coexist in harmony in melody and meaning.

More details about Abhijit Pohankar

Performance Duration- 90-120 Mins
City - Mumbai
Team Members - 8-10
Open to Travel - Worldwide
Booking Price - available on request
Language - English/Hindi
Artist Type - Live Band
Music/Genre - Classical, Fusion

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