A leading name in the young generation of musicians, Pt.Shounak Abhisheki has carved a niche for himself , gaining prominence as an exceptional vocalist in the field of Indain Classical Music.
A worthy son and disciple of the maestro Pt. Jitendra Abhisheki, Shounaks presentation of Khayal is an aesthetic blend of the Agra and Jaipur styles of Hindustani Raag Sangeet He had the privilege of being trained by Smt. Kamal Tambe of the Jaipur Gharana, subsequently groomed by the rigorous tutelage received from his illustrious father. A keen understanding of the nuances and intricacies of music making coupled with the stylistic techniques imbibed by him, have lent a unique texture to Shounaks music.
Endowed with a voice capable of manifesting intensity and emotion together, enhanced with his Striking diction, Shounak likes to explore new dimensions in music, shouldering his fathers musical legacy. His aesthetic approach towards the lyrical content and his keen sensitivity towards the emotive aspects of a composition, gives his performance universal appeal.
Shounak is equally proficient in several other genres of Indian music which he performs with lan through thematic presentations like SWARABHISHEK, TULSI KE RAM, KABIR, SANTAWANI, ABHANGWANI predominantly based on his fathers compositions.
A regular performer in major music festivals in India, Shounak has also toured extensively overseas for a series of concerts in USA, the UK, the USSR, the Arabian Gulf, Thailand, Bhutan, South Africa, Europe etc. He has been recorded by reputed recording companies like Times Music, Sony Music, Music Today, Ninad Music, EMI to name a few.
