Sanjeev Chimmalgi
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Sanjeev Chimmalgi (born 29 July 1972) is a India
n Hindustani vocalist
. He is a disciple of the master composer, musician and revered guru, Pandit C. R. Vyas. His music reflects the voice culture of Kirana gharana
as well as the bandish
oriented singing of the Gwalior gharana
/ Agra gharana
.
to M.V. Chimmalgi, in a family hailing from Dharwad
, Karnataka
. His grandfather, Chimmalgi Master, was a noted tabla
player. He is professionally trained as a Computer engineer.
. Later he came under the tutelage of late Pandit C R Vyas
. He is also receiving training in Carnatic music
under T.R. Balamani and Balachandran in Mumbai and in Konnakol
’ under Mridangam exponent T. S. Nandakumar.
He has performed at several venues in Mumbai, Pune
, Indore
, Kolkata
, Miraj
, Nagpur
, etc.
This album features Sanjeev Chimmalgi rendering Pandit C R Vyas' (Gunijaan) bandishes in Ahir Lalit, Bilaskhani Todi and Shuddha Sarang
Four of the eight songs have been sung by Sanjeev
Sanjeev has given vocals to this album
Three cassette album of spiritual music sung by Sanjeev Chimmalgi and his wife, Neha Majumdar-Chimmalgi.
Released by Sony naad. Sanjeev’s vocal accompaniment to his guru Pandit C. R. Vyas earned him a thunderous applause and appreciation from a 3000 strong audience at the Shanmukhananda auditorium.
Album of monsoon melodies created by four accomplished musicians, Rupak Kulkarni (flute), Taufeeq Qureshi (keyboard/rhythm), Sridhar Parthasarathy (mridangam/kanjira) and Sanjeev Chimmalgi (vocal).
Songs sung by Sanjeev in two of their releases “The monkey king” released by Sky music in 1997 and “The musical donkey” released by Karadi Tales company in 1996.
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
n Hindustani vocalist
Hindustani classical music
Hindustani classical music is the Hindustani or North Indian style of Indian classical music found throughout the northern Indian subcontinent. The style is sometimes called North Indian Classical Music or Shāstriya Sangeet...
. He is a disciple of the master composer, musician and revered guru, Pandit C. R. Vyas. His music reflects the voice culture of Kirana gharana
Kirana Gharana
Kirana Gharana is one of the most prolific Hindustani khyal gharanas.-History:The name of this school of music derives from Kirana or Kairana, a town and tehsil of Muzzafarnagar District in Uttar Pradesh...
as well as the bandish
Bandish
Bandish, Cheez or Gat is a fixed, melodic composition in Hindustani vocal or instrumental music. It is set in a specific raga, performed with rhythmic accompaniment by a tabla or pakhavaj, a steady drone, and melodic accompaniment by a sarangi, violin or harmonium. There are different ways of...
oriented singing of the Gwalior gharana
Gwalior gharana
The Gwalior Gharana is one of the oldest Khyal Gharanas. The rise of the Gwalior Gharana started with the reign of the great Mughal emperor Akbar...
/ Agra gharana
Agra gharana
Agra Gharana is a tradition of Hindustani Classical Vocal Music descended from the Nauhar Bani. So far, Nauhar Bani has been traced back to around 1300 AD, during the reign of Emperor Allauddin Khilji of Delhi....
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Early life
Sanjeev Chimmalgi was born in MumbaiMumbai
Mumbai , formerly known as Bombay in English, is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the most populous city in India, and the fourth most populous city in the world, with a total metropolitan area population of approximately 20.5 million...
to M.V. Chimmalgi, in a family hailing from Dharwad
Dharwad
Dharwad, also known as Dharwar, is a city and a DISTRICT PLACE in India's Karnataka state.Dharwad is the administrative seat of the Dharwad District. The municipality of Hubli-Dharwad covers an area of 200.23 km²...
, Karnataka
Karnataka
Karnataka , the land of the Kannadigas, is a state in South West India. It was created on 1 November 1956, with the passing of the States Reorganisation Act and this day is annually celebrated as Karnataka Rajyotsava...
. His grandfather, Chimmalgi Master, was a noted tabla
Tabla
The tabla is a popular Indian percussion instrument used in Hindustani classical music and in popular and devotional music of the Indian subcontinent. The instrument consists of a pair of hand drums of contrasting sizes and timbres...
player. He is professionally trained as a Computer engineer.
Career
Sanjeev Chimmalgi had his initial training from Pandit Madhava GudiMadhava Gudi
Madhava Gudi was a Hindustani classical vocalist, specialising in Khayal and light forms.-Early life and background:...
. Later he came under the tutelage of late Pandit C R Vyas
Pandit C R Vyas
Chintaman Raghunath Vyas , popularly known as C. R. Vyas was an Indian classical singer. He was renowned for singing khyal style.-Early life:...
. He is also receiving training in Carnatic music
Carnatic music
Carnatic music is a system of music commonly associated with the southern part of the Indian subcontinent, with its area roughly confined to four modern states of India: Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu...
under T.R. Balamani and Balachandran in Mumbai and in Konnakol
Konnakol
Konnakol is the art of performing percussion syllables vocally in South Indian music, the Carnatic music - South Indian classical - performance art of vocal percussion. It is comparable in some respects to bol in Hindustani music, but allows the composition, performance or communication of rhythms...
’ under Mridangam exponent T. S. Nandakumar.
He has performed at several venues in Mumbai, Pune
Pune
Pune , is the eighth largest metropolis in India, the second largest in the state of Maharashtra after Mumbai, and the largest city in the Western Ghats. Once the centre of power of the Maratha Empire, it is situated 560 metres above sea level on the Deccan plateau at the confluence of the Mula ...
, Indore
Indore
Indore is one of the major city in India, the largest city and commercial center of the state of Madhya Pradesh in central India. Indore is located 190 km west of the state capital Bhopal. According to the 2011 Indian census, Indore city has a population of 1,960,631...
, Kolkata
Kolkata
Kolkata , formerly known as Calcutta, is the capital of the Indian state of West Bengal. Located on the east bank of the Hooghly River, it was the commercial capital of East India...
, Miraj
Miraj
Miraj , is an historic town in southern Maharashtra, India. The history of the town dates back to the early 10th century, and the town is known for its rich tradition of Hindustani classical music and for religious harmony. It served as a stronghold and a strategic bastion because of its location...
, Nagpur
Nagpur
Nāgpur is a city and winter capital of the state of Maharashtra, the largest city in central India and third largest city in Maharashtra after Mumbai and Pune...
, etc.
Discography
- Remembering Gunijaan (2008) - Released worldwide by Navras Records UK.
This album features Sanjeev Chimmalgi rendering Pandit C R Vyas' (Gunijaan) bandishes in Ahir Lalit, Bilaskhani Todi and Shuddha Sarang
- Aai Shappath (2006)Aai ShappathAai Shappath is a Marathi film released in 2006....
– Audio release of the film by Sagarika.
Four of the eight songs have been sung by Sanjeev
- Rise (2005) - Grammy nominated album featuring compositions of Anoushka ShankarAnoushka ShankarAnoushka Shankar is a British Indian sitar player and composer who lives between the United States, the United Kingdom, and India. She is the daughter of Indian sitar player Ravi Shankar and Sukanya Shankar...
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Sanjeev has given vocals to this album
- Aroha-the rising stars (2004) - Solo classical vocal album released in India, Sony naad & Navras
- Sanjeev Chimmalgi (vocal) (2004) – Two CDs of live concert recordings released in Mumbai by Musician’s guild
- Quest (2003) – Solo classical vocal album world-release in London, Navras Records
- Kaamana Purti (2002), Sony Music
Three cassette album of spiritual music sung by Sanjeev Chimmalgi and his wife, Neha Majumdar-Chimmalgi.
- Tapasya (2002) - Three CD album featuring live concerts of Pt. Jasraj, Pt. C. R. Vyas & Pt. Bhimsen Joshi.
Released by Sony naad. Sanjeev’s vocal accompaniment to his guru Pandit C. R. Vyas earned him a thunderous applause and appreciation from a 3000 strong audience at the Shanmukhananda auditorium.
- Monsoon Magic (1997), Plus music
Album of monsoon melodies created by four accomplished musicians, Rupak Kulkarni (flute), Taufeeq Qureshi (keyboard/rhythm), Sridhar Parthasarathy (mridangam/kanjira) and Sanjeev Chimmalgi (vocal).
- Karadi Tales (1996, 1997) - Children’s audio-story book.
Songs sung by Sanjeev in two of their releases “The monkey king” released by Sky music in 1997 and “The musical donkey” released by Karadi Tales company in 1996.
Awards and recognition
- 1993 - Topped the All India Youth Competition conducted by AIRAll India RadioAll India Radio , officially known since 1956 as Akashvani , is the radio broadcaster of India and a division of Prasar Bharati. Established in 1936, it is the sister service of Prasar Bharati's Doordarshan, the national television broadcaster. All India Radio is one of the largest radio networks...
. - 1995 to 98 - Awarded the National scholarship by the Government of IndiaGovernment of IndiaThe Government of India, officially known as the Union Government, and also known as the Central Government, was established by the Constitution of India, and is the governing authority of the union of 28 states and seven union territories, collectively called the Republic of India...
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External links
- Official website
- Sanjeev Chimmalgi - Kshitij Group