Samanway Das

Teaching and Mentoring

• Born into a musical family, Samanway Das was immersed in a musical environment from an early age
• Showcased his prodigious talent by giving his first stage performance at the remarkable age of 4
• Recognized as a child prodigy, capturing the attention of audiences with his tabla skills
• Initiated into tabla by his father, renowned tabla player, Sri Sanjay Das, marking the beginning of his musical journey
• Currently learning and honing his tabla skills under the guidance of his guru, Sri Ashim Bhattacharjee
• Teaching experience of more than 3 years
• Proficient in teaching tabla to both individual and group students

Professional Experience

• Empanelled tabla artist of Eastern Zonal Cultural Centre Academy
• Certified tabla player recognized by the Rajya Sangeet Academy
• Sole tabla artist representing his school in the Ekalavya competition organized by Ananda Bazar and Peerless Group

Performance Highlights

• Over a decade of experience performing as a solo tabla player and accompanying artist
• Participated in prestigious music festivals and conferences, including SARGAM music festival, birthday tributes to Ustad Ali Akbar Khan and Vidushi Ameena Perera, and celebrations like the 80th birthday of Maa Annapurna Devi