S. R. Chishti

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Shahabur Rehman Chishti
Background information
Born (1965-06-05) 5 June 1965 (age 58)
OriginAyodhya, Uttar Pradesh, India
GenresHindustani classical music, Jazz fusion, World music
Occupation(s)Tabla Teacher. Musician
Instrument(s)Tabla
Years active1980–present

S. R. Chishti is a tabla player of Lucknow gharana (tabla) and composer. S R Chishti completed his PhD from Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University, Agra in music (Tabla).[1][2]

Career[edit]

He is music (tabla) instructor at Cultural Education Center,[3] Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh and authored Fun-e-Tabla the first ever book on the art of playing Tabla in Urdu language after 1906.[4][5] He has various books on the different topics of Tabla.[6][7]

Published books[edit]

He has published five books so far, which include:[when?]

  1. Fan-E-Tabla (Urdu) published in 2011[8]
  2. Tabla Sanchayan (Hindi) published in 2012[9]
  3. Tabla Mein Das Anko Ka Mahetv (Hindi) published in 2013
  4. Bhartiye Talon Mein Theke Ke Vibhinn Sworoop (Hindi) published in 2014[10]
  5. Compositions of The Great Tabla Maestros (English)[11]

Awards and honors[edit]

  • Regular ‘B-High’ grade artist of AIR Agra since 1995
  • Honored by Swami D. R. Pavertikar Sangeet Sansthan, Mathura in 2004
  • Given estimation and prestigious judgment for various musical competitions
  • Tabla concert in “SPIC-MACAY”, “TAJ MAHOTSAV”, LUCKNOW MAHOTSAV” and Governor House Lucknow

Views[edit]

Khalifa Ustad Afaq Husain Khan (Tabla Maestro, Lucknow Gharana)

Mr. Chishti is my one of my talented disciple. I am satisfied with his progress and proficiency considering his qualification and ability. I hope Mr. Chishti would give fame to Lucknow Gharana [June 11, 1989].

Ustad Shafi Ahmad Khan (Vocalist), Sangeet Research Academy, ITC, Kolkata

Mr. S.R. Chishti is a talented Tabla player and a radio artist who has performed in a number of programs particularly in SPIC-MACAY and he is always with me for my Tabla sangat. He is one of the best disciples of Khalifa Ustad Afaq Husain Khan of Lucknow Gharana. I wish him all success in his future life. [January 12, 1998].

References[edit]

  1. ^ Ashrafi, Mohd. Sarim. "The Tuning Hands: Dr. S.R. Chishti", p. 87–88, Al-Mohsin-14, Aligarh, October 2014.
  2. ^ "गोरी सोए सेज पर मुख पर डारे केस". Dainik Jagran. 7 May 2008.
  3. ^ http://www.amu.ac.in/amucentre.jsp?did=10011&lid=Cultural%20Clubs
  4. ^ Chishti, S.R. "Tabla Mein Das Anko Ka Mahetv", Kanishka Publication, New Delhi, 2013.
  5. ^ Muni, Akash Deep (25 December 2011). "Tabla beats resound inside the pages". The Times of India.
  6. ^ "Search Results DR.S.R.CHISTI | Indian Books | Books from India | Online Bookstore | Book stores online | Buy Books Online | Book Store in India | Bookshop of India | Bookstore | buying books online | indian book sellers | Indian Books on all subjects from major Publishers of India". Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 14 August 2015.
  7. ^ "एएमयू के तबला वादक ने रचा इतिहास". Amar Ujala. November 2011.
  8. ^ "Al-Mohsin: The Tuning Hands: S.R. Chishti (Mohd. Sarim Ashrafi)". www.almohsin.in. Archived from the original on 19 January 2015.
  9. ^ "ISBN 9788184573817 Tabla Sanchayan by DR.S.R.CHISTI buy online at www.indianbooks.co.in". www.indianbooks.co.in. Archived from the original on 29 March 2013.
  10. ^ Chishti, S.R. "Bhartiye Talon Mein Theke Ke Vibhinn Sworoop", Kanishka Publication, New Delhi, October 2014.
  11. ^ Chishti, S R (2016). Compositions of The Great Tabla Maestros (First ed.). Delhi: Kanishka Publishers. p. 174. ISBN 9788184576955.

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