Abhisek Lahiri

One of the most promising young instrumentalists (Sarod Player) of India, Abhisek Lahiri is the youngest "A" grade artist of the Indian National Radio and Television. He plays the Sarod, a fretless string instrument which is a classical instrument of India. Apart from that, he is currently collaborating with Japanese Guitarist Hideaki Tsuji (band name: "IONAH") and they have been performing from 2007 throughout Europe and with a Middle Eastern Band (EMME- East Meets Middle East), along with which he is performing in the USA where he amalgamates with Darbuka player George Lawler and Wood player Ronnie Malley. Abhisek has been touring as a soloist for the last 15 years in the USA, UK, Europe, Africa, Canada, and in Asia he has performed in Japan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka, except for numerous Indian venues.

Noted Performances: Théâtre de la Ville (Paris); Queen Elizabeth Hall (London); European Parliament (France); Tropen Theatre (Amsterdam); RASA Theatre (Utrecht); Volubilis International Music Festival (Morocco); Rialto World Music Festival (Cyprus); Musée Guimet (France); Canada Culture Days (Hamilton); Indian Culture Centre (Tokyo)

Accolades: Two-time GIMA Global Indian Music Award nominee; President Award Winner; Anun Lund Rej Memorial Award from the Norwegian Consulate.