He is a present face of young musician hailing from Goa. Yograj is the disciple of
renowned sitarist from it was Ustad Shahid Parvez. Under his able guidance
Yograj has blossomed into a matured and seasoned Sitarist. A perfect blend of Gayaki
and Laykari is unique feature of Yograj. Today he is looked upon as true representative
of Itwa gharana. He was born in the family of musicians. His grandmother Pirozbai was
the disciple of legendary maestro of Agra Gharana Ustad Nanhe Khan.
Even at the tender age Yograj held great affinity Towards Music. His grandmother
encouraged and initiated him to Hindustani Classical Music. Soon the soulful call of sitar
found an eco in the heart of Yograj. In the beginning he learnt Sitar from Ustad Karim Khan of Bikaner Bande Ali Khan Gharana.
At the age of 15 Yograj gave his first performance, Since then he has performed in all
major Music Festivals throughout India. His creativity has found profound expression
through soulful Aalaap and Laykari. He truly believes music has no boundaries and
good music belongs to the whole world.
He has successfully conducted many programs of fusion music, blending pure Hindustani
Classical Music with Jazz, pop and rock music. He has also composed more than 50
songs in Marathi and Konkani many awards and testimony to his talent. His songs are
often played at All India Radio. He strongly believes that there are no shortcuts to
success and achievements. He ever strives for perfection. For him perfection is one
continuous process, like a river it flows to meet the ocean of Bliss!!
Represented Goa in Classical music category at Youth festivals in Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh & Maharashtra.
Lecture demonstrations for University Students of Banaras Hindu University, S.N.D.T.; Pune, Khairagarh M. P., Mumbai University.
Classical Programs all over India in major music festivals. Jazz Festival, Goa & Mumbai
Represented Kala Academy Goa, Sangeet Natak Akademi New Delhi,
Dept. of Art & Culture, Goa – for music concerts.
India international center Delhi.
Deval Club, Kolhapur.
Karnatak Sangh, Mumbai.
Kesarbai sangeet Samaroh.
Sawai Gandharva Mahotsav, Kundagol.
Maharshtra Mandal, Hubli.
Karnatak University, Dharwad.
SPICMAICAY Concerts.
Gandharva Mahavidyalaya sangeet sabha, Mumbai.
Banglore Art circle.
Mysore dasara festival.
Vasantotsav Jalgaon.
Abdul Kareem Khan Saheb smruti samaroh Miraj.
Sangli Music circle.
IFFI Goa 2005-06-07-08
Nagpur sangeet sabha
Kundapur music circle etc. Four compact discs of classical and one cd of fusion music is released.
Achievements :
“Soor Mani” Award, Mumbai music Circle.
Best Acoustic musician for pop Beat Jazz Festival, Goa 2001.
National Classical Music Concert broadcast through all stations of all India Radio and doordarshan in 1992. 2005 and 2008
Composed Music for Konkani & Marathi songs, Marathi plays, National events, Republic Day Parade (Goan Contingent)
Best Music Director's Award for Goan Entry at Republic day Parade New Delhi, 2003
Performed with renowned fusion musicians like T. Subramaniam,Pt Ronu Mujumdar Hari Kumar, Collins D' Cruz and Bondo.
Music critic for local dailies.
Produced and presented Music Appreciation Programme for A.I.R. Panaji.
Interactions and Interviews of eminent classical musicians for media. This includes Vidushi Kishori Amonkar, Pt. Bhaskar Chandavarkar, Dr. Bhupen Hazarika, Ustad Zakir Hussain, Pt. Vishwa Mohan Bhatt
Gaanwardhan Award, Pune 2007.
“Pride of Goa” awarded by Lions Club International ( Panaji Branch ).
Professional Education:
“Sangeet Kushal”
(diploma of goa State Kala Academy)
“Sangeet Alankar”
(Master’s Degree in Music Through Gandharva Mahavidyalaya)
Basic Training in Sitar from Guru Kareem Khan
& now under the able guidance of Ustad Shahid Parvez
‘A’ Grade Artist of All India Radio.
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