Amrit Nataraj / Khanjira Amrit / Bangalore Amrit
Amrit Nataraj / Khanjira Amrit / Bangalore Amrit
The Brand Ambassador of Khanjira’ Sri Amrit Nataraj (a.k.a. Bangalore Amrit / Khanjira Amrit) is one of the most respected Musicians of the world of music. He is the world’s leading & top ranking Khanjira & Mridangam Masters. He is considered as one of the greatest exponents of Khanjira in the current era.
His dynamic performances blend versatility, speed, intricate patterns, aesthetics, grace, and beauty, captivating global audiences and earning critical acclaim. He is an inspiration to many musicians across the world. Sri Amrit has been a huge influence in the Music World. He has motivated musicians, veterans & contemporaries likewise. He has inspired a lot of youngsters to take up the Khanjira.
Vidwan Sri Amrit N. stands as a bastion of Indian percussion, upholding the tradition, classicism, and authenticity of Khanjira playing—a traditionally underprivileged art form, inspiring veterans, contemporaries, and younger generations alike. Through his monumental contributions, he has elevated the Khanjira as a unique solo instrument in mainstream international and world music, spreading its reach globally while passing the legacy to future generations.
SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENTS
Sri Amrit is the only artiste to have been awarded with the 'TOP GRADE' in both Khanjira & Mridangam from the All India Radio, Prasar Bharati, the National Radio of the Govt. of India. He is one of the very few artists to have been awarded Top Grades in Two different Categories.
He is also the youngest Khanjira Artist to be awarded with the “A - TOP GRADE” from the ALL INDIA RADIO.
PRESS QUOTES
worthy successor to the throne of Kanjira Mahaamedhai Harishankar.
An interesting presence to reckon with was Bangalore Amrit, who mesmerised with his speed and complex rhythm work. His fingering patterns on the ganjira accommodated more than one movement at the same time.
AMRIT is a prodigy. He is taking Khanjira King G.Harishankar's style far and wide and is bangalore's proud pacesetter...
AMRIT is on a Quest; a quest to promote the Khanjira as a versatile musical instrument...
AMRIT made the listener drift into a wave of Rhythm.....
AMRIT won the hearts of everyone in the audience by throwing open the enormous possibilities of the little Khanjira in his Solo Concert ...
AMRIT N., with his Khanjira, is a powerpacked performer ...
Bangalore Amrit used his skill on the kanjira to produce surprising combinations with gusto.