Pt. Rajeev Janardan

In an era where there is no dearth of surbahar sitar and players who have mastered speed, Pt. Rajeev Janardan’s music is different because it blends both speed and melody to create a deep meditative trance when he plays. He is very adept in expressing a wide range of emotions in his recitals where he moves from “virah” to “milaap” like a dexterous player creating a visual scene for the audience. Listeners of all ages grasp his music differently but agree on its astounding ability to evoke emotions. His renditions which are mystical, soothing and calming have earned him undying admiration of an entire generation.

He has researched the finer nuances of sound that is produced when playing the Surbahar and Sitar. Pt. Rajeev Janardan’s unique contributions to the field are his ability to create sound without the strike of the mizrab being visible. He is able to create the resonance of 7 notes in one stroke without any disruption in sound. In Jhala playing all strings separately without any noise are his contributions to the art of sitar playing.

He is considered to be one of the few musicians to have made extensive efforts to expose the world to Indian classical music. For the coming generations, his training has contributed immensely towards enhancing the cultural wealth of the country. He continues to create new patrons in the field wherever he plays and there is a constant stream of Indian and Western students gravitating towards him to learn the art. He has tutored a great number of Indian and International students from Russia, Hungary, America, Japan, France, Spain, United Kingdom and Australia. His students are in turn spreading the knowledge and appreciation for Sitar as well as the Indian culture worldwide.

Pt. Rajeev Janardan has performed in keystone international music festivals and famous venues collaborating with artists around the globe and has been invited to many prestigious programs in India. He has earned enviable acclaim for his recitals and received numerous honours and appreciations within the country & abroad.

Pt. Rajeev Janardan received his initial musical training under the tutelage of Late Pt. Bimalendu Mukherjee. Later in his years he worked on creating his own style of music which is peaceful and distinctive. He upholds aesthetic principles of traditional music and mesmerizes audience with his pristine pure, delicate yet fiery music. His melody and rhythm are inspirational.