Music

I play the Indian five-string violin, a unique instrument that combines the strings of a violin with those of a viola. I was drawn to Indian violin because it merges playing styles from many traditional Indian instruments, such as the sitar and sarod. Since September 2018, I have also been learning the Kokyu (胡弓), a traditional Japanese string instrument. This page contains my musical ventures.

Yachiyo Jishi Performace June 2019

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On June 2, 2019, I had the honor of performing Yachiyo Jishi (八千代獅子) with Sachiko Kanbara Sensei (神原左知子先生), my music teacher, and Masayuki Hikiguchi San (引口雅之さん). Yachiyo Jishi, composed by Fujinaga Kengyo (藤永検校) is a Jiuta (地歌), or traditional Kyoto folk song from the Edo period that is commonly performed with an ensemble of string instruments. Kanbara Sensei played the Koto (箏), Hikiguchi San played the Shamisen (三味線), and I played the Kokyu (胡弓). This performance was the culmination of 9 months of Kokyu lessons, hands-down one of the most fulfilling parts of my time in Japan.

第6回花洛会地歌箏曲勉強会で演奏した 藤永検校作曲「八千代獅子」箏.三味線.胡弓の合奏です。神原左知子先生に指導していただきました。

演奏(左から)

  • 神原左知子（箏)
  • 引口雅之（三味線)
  • ナナワティ・アマル（胡弓)

日本の伝統楽器を学びたい方は、こちらから神原左知子先生に連絡してください。 箏花洛 Koto Karaku ホームページ　https://r.goope.jp/sachikokan/contact

Raag Patdeep October 2011

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This is my performance of Raag Patdeep at a house concert.  I play in Chachchar Taal and Teen Taal, accompanied on table by Mr. Pradosh Sarkar.  Enjoy!

Satyadevi Performance April 2011

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My performance for the 19th Annual SatyaDevi Memorial Trust Music Contest.  I played Raag Bhopali in Rupak Taal and Drut Teentaal, accompanied on tabla by Mr. Pradosh Sarkar.  I won 1st place in the Senior Instrumental category, as well as “Outstanding Performer of the Evening.”

Amal-Satyadevi-Trophy

Raag Bhopali Concert June 2010

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My performance at a concert for students of Professor Sisirkana Dhar Choudhury, held at the Milpitas Main Library.  I played Raag Bhopali in Rupak taal and Teen taal, accompanied on table by Mr. Keyur Dhanekar.  This performance is a longer version of my Satyadevi performance.