Born in July 1975, Somabanti, an
upcoming female sarod player grew up in the musical environment. Started
learning sarod at a very tender age from Ravi Laha, a veteran sarod player.
Somabanti was later trained under the tutelage of Ustad Ashish Khan and
Anima Parera of Maihar Gharana.
She did her master
degree in instrumental music from Rabindra Barhati Univesity (Calcutta)
and stood first in several prestigious music competitions including Dover
Lane Young Talent Music Festival, All India Radio Music Competition, and
Ravi Kichlulu Talent Search Competition, ...
She's performing regulary
in various music circles in and around India.
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