Profile and biodata

Profile

Hindustani classical vocalist Śhrī Rām Krishna Dās is an approved B High grade

Khayaal artiste to All India Radio, Mumbai and a Viśharad (topper) from Gandharva

Mahavidyalaya, Miraj. He has 250 audio clips (over 140 Hrs) of vocal recitals in 170 rāgs

and 40 audio clips on ancient Jaati and Graam raags on Youtube under the heading of

‘Ramkrishna Das sings’. There are some CDs of his music too from Musicians' Guild,

Facing East and TISS.

He has visited UK, Germāny, Fiji, Banglādeśh, Lesotho and South Africa to present

classical, light classical, folk and devotional music. He has served as a Hindustani

classical vocal music teacher cum performer at Indian Cultural Centre (2014-16),

Johannesburg, deputed by ICCR, Government of India and worked as a visiting professor

to Dept of Music, Univ of Mumbai.

For last 25 years (1993-2018), on music, he has contributed more than 250 reviews and

articles in English, Hindi and Bengali in 28 newspapers and periodicals as a freelance

journalist and published 20 of his works most of which are research oriented books on

music (can be verified on amazaon.com by typing RK Das). He is an honourable member

to the editorial board to Samakālika Sangeetham, a biannual published from Kozhikode

(Calicut).

He has received an award of Junior (2000-02) and Senior Research Fellowship (2009-11)

from the Ministry of Culture, Government of India to do research on the music of

courtesans and on the Rāgs of Indian music.

He has learnt vocal music (1967-2018) from many recognized masters like sitar

maestro Pt Arvind Parikh and Kishori Parikh (Kirana gharana raag-daari), late Pt Firoz

Dastur (khayal), late Manubhai Amersey (thumri, hori, dadra, kajri, chaiti, rasiya, maand,

etc.), Pt Amarendra Dhaneshwar (khayaal), Pt Sharad Chandra Aarolkar (khayaal),

Vidushi Neela Bhagwat (khayaal, taraanaa, tappaa, thumri), Pt Badol (Sameeran)

Banerjee (khayal, Daagar baani dhrupad), late Satyeshwar Mukhpadhyay (Bengali tappa,

patriotic songs, devotional, etc.), Late Pt Manojeshwar Mukhopadhyay (khayaal, tappa,

Bengali devotional), late Swami Parameshwarananda Saraswati (Bengali raag pradhaan,

Bengali tappa, aagomoni, devotional, etc.) and from his father late Hari Das (simple

raagdari, Bengali folk songs, polligiti, baaul, bhaatiyaali, dehotattvo, kiirtan, ashtapadi,

shyama sangeet, bhajan, etc.).

RK Das is a post graduate (1989) in physics from Banaras Hindu University and B.Ed.

from University of Bombay (Mumbai-1995). He taught physics at Mumbai based Rizvi

College (1991-93) and National College (1993-95).

He is based in Mumbai and can be contacted on 0091 9224388915

and rkdasindia@gmail.com

Bio-data

Name : Ram Krishna Das

Date and place of birth : March 16, 1964 in Varanasi

Father’s name : Late Hari Das

Marital status : Married (a family of wife and a young daughter)

Nationality : Indian

Residential Address : 303, Parimal, Shimpoli Village, Borivali-w, Mumbai-400092.

Phone : Mobile- 92243 88915

e-mail : rkdasindia@gmail.com

Language skill : English, Hindi, Bengali (mother tongue).

Languages familiar with : Sanskrit, Oriya, Gujarati, Marathi, Punjabi, Urdu, Bhojpuri.

Academic Qualifications:

High school (U P Board- First Division),

B. Sc. (PMC- Second Division, Physics Hons.)-1986,

M. Sc. (Physics: Electronics- Second Division)-Banaras Hindu University- 1988/89,

B. Ed. (Second Division)-Bombay University-1995,

Computer Diploma- NIIT– Course SWIFT (1994).

Musical Qualifications: 1. B-High Grade (2014) khayaal artiste (vocalist) of All India Radio– Mumbai.

2. B Grade dhrupad dhamar artiste (vocalist) of AIR– Mumbai, broadcast 2001-2006.

3. Presented khayal music as a Yuva vaani Artiste from All India Radio, Varanasi in 1987-

1989.

4. Visharad in Hindustani classical vocal music-from Gandharva Mahavidyalay, Miraj,

passed with distinction in 2012.

Music Training:

1. Late Hari Das (father)- raagdaari music, harmonium playing, Bengali folk songs, Baul,

dehotatto, Bhatiyali, padaboli keerton, polligiti, ashtopodi, etc. (1967-88)

2. Late Swami Parameshwarananda Saraswati (Varanasi)- Bengali rag prodhan, devotional

songs, bhajans, Bengali tappa (1976-89).

3. Late Satyeshwar Mukhopadhyay (Kolkata)– Bengali rag prodhan, patriotic sings,

devotional, bhajans, Bengali tappa. (1980-2004)

4. Late Manojeshwar Mukhopadhyay (Kolkata)- classical khayal-1980

5. Pandit Baadol/ Sameeran Banerjee (Varanasi)– Dagarbani dhrupad, Khayal, Punjabi

tappa, Banarasi thumri, kajri, chaiti, hori, dadra, etc. (1979-89)

6. Vidwan M. Veerbhadra Rao (Varanasi)– Diploma in Carnatic Veena from Faculty of Fine

Arts, BHU (1985-88).

7. Pandita Neela Bhagwat (Mumbai)– Gwalior gharana khayal, tappa, tarana etc. (1992-

1998)

8. Dr. Aneesh Pradhan (Mumbai)- basics of tabla playing (1996-97)

9. Late Pt. Sharad Chandra Aarolkar (Mumbai)- Gwalior gharana khayal (1993-94)

10. Padmabhushan Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan (Mumbai)- music guidance (1991-2012),

Late Dr. Sushila Rani Patel (raagdaari, 1995-2013), Pt Babanbrao Manjrekar (Patiyala

style singing, 1998-99), Pt Yashwant Mahale (raagdaari, 2011), Pt Govardhan Mishra

(raagdaari, 2012), late Pt Kanta Prasad Mishra (voice culture, 2010-2013), Dr Vidyadhar

Pandit (voice culture,2011-2013)- guidance, Pandit Anant Kemkar (Pachaao ang thumri,

2013).

11. Late Pt. Manubhai Amersey (Mumbai)- Agra style Khayal, Purab ang Thumri (1996-

2007)

12. Pt. Amarendra Dhaneshwar (Mumbai)- Gwalior khayal, tappa, tarana etc. (1999-2004)

13. Late Pandit Firoz Dastur (Mumbai)- Kirana school of khayal (2000)

14. Pt. Arvind Parikh & late Kishori Parikh (Mumbai)-Kirana style khayal (2004-2016)

15. Pt Sujan Rane (Mumbai/ New Jersey)- Kirana style vocal music (2016-…)

Awards- Grants-Scholarships:

1. Brahman Samaj, Girgaon, Mumbai, awarded a purse in 2013 for securing First position

in classical khayal singing examination of Gandharva Mahavidyalaya in Mumbai-2011.

2. Dadar Matunga Cultural Centre, Mumbai, awarded a purse in 2013 for securing First

position in classical khayal singing examination of Gandharva Mahavidyalaya in

Mumbai- 2011.

3. First position classical khayal singing competition organized by Swar Sadhana Samiti,

Mumbai- 1998.

4. Second position in bhajan competition, October, 1997 at India Culture League, Fort,

Mumbai.

5. Received stipends, scholarships and National Merit Scholarship in secondary, Higher

secondary and College levels (1976-1984) from Board of Education, Govt of Uttar

Pradesh, India and many one-time Grants from many organizations of Varanasi and

grants from many eminent personalities.

Select Professional Achievements

1. I have more than 258 audio video clips of my vocal recitals on YOUTUBE in 170 raags,

baaul music, folk music, bhajans, patriotic songs, dhrupad and others of about 150 hours.

2. Over the years, I have penned 150 bandishes/ lyrics and composed their raag tune and

rhythm.

3. I am an Honourable member of the editorial board (2012), Samakaalika Sangeetham,

biannual published in English and Malayalam from Kerala funded by Central Sangeet

Natak Akademi.

4. A member of Music Forum, Mumbai (2008-2016).

5. Provided with research input on rags and self-made compositions as a lyricist for the film

Malhar, direction of Sumantra Ghosal (2009).

6. Worked as Director of Cultural Activities in Laxmi Education Society’s Chinai College

and LUMV College, Andheri-E, Mumbai (2000-02).

7. Possesses audio video collection of bandishes and gats over 666 North and South

Indian rags.

8. Assisted Padma Vibhushan Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, as an expert musicologist in the

question answer sessions of Sangeet Yatra organized by NCPA in 1996.

9. A biographical note of RKDas has been included in the Asian American Who’s Who of

the Year 1998-99 (P.180) and in the artistes’ Directory Published by Nehru Centre,

Mumbai.

Interviews:

1. RKDas Interviewed many eminent artistes like Padma bhushan Girija Devi, Padma

bhushan Pandit Rajan and Sajan Mishra, Padmashri Ustad F Wasifuddin Dagar, Shruti

Sadolikar Katkar, SNA awardee, Akhilesh Gundecha, Kankana Banerjee and

Chandranath Chatterjee in 2010-16 for the Sangeet Sarita Programme broadcast by

Vividh Bharati, All India Radio, Mumbai.

2. Newspapers and periodicals like Mid-Day, Loksatta and Outlook interviewed RKDas in

1997 and 1998 for the research work on the freedom fighter courtesans; Indian Express

and Brihaspati interviewed RKDas in 2002 for working on the Life and music of Ameer

Khusro. Hindustan Times (2011) interviewed RKDas for his concept and recitals of

Ishq and Aman, write up appeared on Hindustan Times on the raga concept of RK Das

(2 Sept, 2017).

3. May 24, 2011- Shri LK Parmar, the head of Hindi section interviewed RKDas on behalf

of All India Radio, Mumbai on the subject ‘How to grow interest of music among the

young kids’, broadcast on Sat 28.5.11 at 12 noon.

Discography and Releases:

1. A CD of songs on peace called Ek Roop Sab Mahi Released by TISS, Mumbai in 2010.

2. Vision Music of Mumbai has recorded his khayals and bhajans and run on their music

channels in 2010-11.

3. A CD by Facing East and Adidam Music Guild, Fiji/ USA-The Sacred Names of Adi Da,

in 2010.

4. A CD released in 2004 by Musician’s Guild, Mumbai—Rainbow of Bengali Ditties

Views on RKDas’ Music and Writing in Print Media

…Applying to it all criteria of successful events, I would say Ishq aur Aman was a hit.

…The auditorium was packed. The theme was relevant to this age,…The vocalist

RKDas introduced this song to the accompaniment of the orchestra…Das sang the

Quranic chant very well, with what sounded, like chaste pronunciation and right

throw of voice.

Shanta Gokhale, Mumbai Mirror, Mumbai-March 10, 2011.

…Ram Krishna Das…A classical singer, he was far removed from the weather

beaten, dread-locked bauls one sees in the villages and small towns of West Bengal,

despite being dressed in saffron and strumming an ektara. He gave a brief yet pleasant

performance that had rapt audience…

Pronoti Datta, Times of India, Mumbai-Feb 11, 2009

R. K. Das that indefatiguable researcher into music and musicians, presented an

interesting selection of songs of Bengal at NCPA. Whether by training or birth, Das

has a ringing, free ranging voice.

Shanta Gokhale, Times of India, Mumbai-Aug 29, 1999.

…Ram Krishna Das sang to us with emotion the same (baul) songs which, in a variety

of forms, are sung in many parts of Hindustan.

Swapna Vora, Free Press Journal, Mumbai-April 10, 1999.

…while the elaboration of rag poorvi he rendered skilfully some significant phrases of

the melody that assisted in establishing the aesthetic tonal image of the rag.

Dr Shyamrang Shukla, Jansatta (translated), Mumbai-April 23, 1998.

…Researcher R. K. Das, who feels their (courtesans, nautch girls, prostitutes) exotic

and often maligned livelihood has consigned them to the dustbin of history, is

collecting data to restore pride in their participation.

Shameem Akhtar, Outlook, Mumbai-Oct 13, 1997.

…Rama Krishna Das provides for the research of this serial (Rag Rang).

Kalyan S. Bose, E-Times, Mumbai-Nov 18-24, 1995.

…R K Das’ lecture demonstration on Amir Khusrau reflects his own passion for the

poet-saint’s work.

Mohammed Wajihuddin, Indian Express, Mumbai-May 15, 2002

Prof. Ramakrishna Das is a scholar musician who studies music in many of its

aspects. He gave an interesting lecture demonstration on Amir Khusro and his

contribution to Hindustani music…Das brought out the various dimensions of

Khusro’s rich personality…Das also demonstrated Khusro’s compositions in an

effective manner. The bandish in Yaman Kalyan and the ghazal based on chhayanat

were superbly rendered.

Amarendra Dhaneshwar, Afternoon, Mumbai-May 24, 2002

…a well researched biography of Khusro, written by Mumbai based musicologist R.

K. Das, offers a penetrating insight into the life of the 13th

century poet…

Amabrish Mishra, Times of India, Mumbai-December 8, 2003.

…in Ameer Khusro-The Great Indian, writer RKDas concentrates on both Khusro’s

upbringing and musical poetical contribution…is a good reference point on Khusro’s

life and times…For those who are fond of Indian music history, this is worth a read.

Naredra Kusnur, Mid-day, Mumbai-2003

Publications :

Books

1. Rāg Dhun Dictionary (2 vols) from BR Rhythms, Delhi, in 2014.

2. Swami Vivekananda and Music from BR Rhythms, Delhi, 2013

3. Facets of Indian Music from BR Rhythms, Delhi, 2011.

4. Ameer Khusro The Great Indian from BPI India Pvt. Ltd. Delhi in 2003.

5. Āmir Khushro Bharotiyo in Bengali from Mollik Brothers, Kolkata in 2003.

Sharachchhandra Arolkar Lene Pratibheche (Marathi bio by Neela Bhagwat) contributed

one write up, Mumbai (2012).

Khayal gayan ki antar gatha (Hindi bio by Neela Bhagwat) contributed one write up,

Paridrishya Prakaashan, Mumbai (2017).

I have published the following digital books on ‘amazon.com’ by the name of RK Das:

1. Applied Indian Music (2013),

2. Sufi Singer Ameer Khusro Dehalvi (2013),

3. English Ghazals- 25 Lyrics of Love (2013),

4. Inspiring Tales (2013),

5. Divine Connection to Indian Music (2013),

6. Essays on the Poetry and Music of Indian Ghazals (2013),

7. Tips for Teenagers (2013),

8. Driven by Emotion (an anthology of poems-2013),

9. Basics of Hindustāni Music (2013),

10. The Powerful She (2013),

11. Basic rāgs-1 (Svar Mālā)- 2014

12. Rāgs Bhūp and Bhopāli in 2014.

13. Chānakya’s Wisdom in 2014

14. Dhrupad and Dagars in 2014

15. Sur Taal ke Ustad Kaise Banen in 2017 (Hindi)

Books and monographs waiting to be published

1. Guru, A Holistic Practical Concept (words~10000)

2. Raag, the Melody of Indian Music (words~ 3 75000)

3. Music Tradition of Gwalior (words~ 47 000)

4. Swaami Vivekananda on Music (words~ 70 000)

5. Courtesans and Baijis of India (words~ 50 000)

6. How to Learn Music and Voice Culture (words~ 60 000)

7. Yes God, No God (words~ 10000)

8. Quotes on Music (words~ 10000)

9. Perfect Your Own Hindi (words~ 45000)

10. Baaul Laalan Faqir Musical (words~ 5000)

11. Women in Music, Dance and Arts (words~ 12 000)

12. Raags and Persian Melodies (words~ 25 000)

13. Maqaam, Raag and Indian Music (words~ 12 000)

14. Anthology of Raag based Songs and Bandishes (words~ 15000)

15. Indo-music Cyclopaedia (incomplete, words~ 30000)

16. English Ghazals (words~ 17000)

17. Eminent Ghazal Poets (words~ 30000)

18. Eminent Ghazal Singers (words~ 25000)

19. Virtuous Courtesans (words~ 12000)

20. Prabhupad Leelamrit (Hindi kirtan, words~5000)

21. Ganesh Kathaa (Hindi kirtan words ~4000)

22. A Review of Indo-Persian Culture (words~ 6000)

23. Taan- Essays on Music (words~ 45000)

24. Sangeet Hindi Kosh (~15000)

25. 120 raag based sargam compositions of Hindustaani classical music (2000-2016).

Wrote 60 articles on the website (now defunct) dhadkan.com on ghazal, profiles of

Urdu poets & ghazal artistes in 2000.

Published some profound research papers on the test of tunefulness, shruti and svar in

Samakalika Sangeetham with scientific analysis of gram oriented value of svars.

Published very profound research oriented 3 articles in ITC-Sangeet Research

Academy Journal (2003-7) that deals with scientific evolution of gram, jati,

murchhana and rags.

Wrote more than 340 articles and reviews on North Indian music and other subjects in

30 newspapers and periodicals from 1993 to 2014.

Freelance Journalism :

Articles on music, reviews and music criticism, poem, mini story, etc. appeared in the

following newspapers and periodicals.

1. International Gallerie (August, 2016)

2. Anand Varta (2013)

3. The Ghazal Page (2011) …Internet Magazine

4. Afternoon (2011)----------------------------1

5. Hindustan Times (2011)---------------------1

6. Samakalika Sangeetham (2010-2017)-------10

7. Pashchim Banga Rajya Akademi Patrika (2009)-1

8. One India, One People ………….. (2009)---2

9. AVMax (2000-2008)-------------------------50

10. ITC-Sangeet Research Academy Journal / Ninad (2003-7)—3

11. Sangeet (2005, 2009)--------------------------2

12. Swar Alap (2005)-----------------------------2

13. Brihaspati (2001-2003)---------------------42

14. Nav Bharat (2000)--------------------------10

15. Apla Mahanagar (1999)--------------------1

16. Bangla Shongbad (1999-2000)-----------15

17. Femina (1997)-------------------------------1

18. Times of India (1997) ---------------------1

19. Nav Bharat Times (1996--97)------------15

20. Bhavan’s Journal (1996-97) ---------------2

21. The Pioneer (1996) -------------------------9

22. Dopahar ka Samna (1996) -----------------1

23. Front Line (Nov. 1996) ------------------1

24. Dharmayug (Nov. 1995) -------------------1

25. Hamara Mahanagar (1995-1997)--------29

26. B&P Observer (1995-96) ----------------14

27. Lokmat Times (1994) ----------------------2

28. Bombay Eye (1994)-------------------------1

29. Indian Express (1994-2000)--------------87

30. Independent (1993) ------------------------ 1

31. Swapan Tari (1978-79)---------------------3

32. CM Anglo Bengali Intermediate College Magazine (1978)-1

33. Aanondo Kaanon (1977-78)------1

RESEARCH:

1. Received two year senior research fellowship (2009-11) from The Ministry of Culture,

Govt of India. I have received the fellowship for doing profound research and studies on

the practical concept of svar, sur, shruti, jati, graam, murchhana, sarana, tan, alankar, jati,

dhun and the system of rag-raginis mentioned in the works like Naradiya Shiksha, Natya

shastra, Brihaddeshi, Sangit Ratnakar and later works on Indian music (book contains

above 3 lakh words) and gave scientific interpretation to the olden concepts of music. I

have collected about 7500 names of raags and 9000 aaroh-avaroh of raags and details of

over 630 of the raags of Hindustaani and Carnatic music.

2. Received award of Junior research fellowship for outstanding artistes for working on the

life and music of courtesans (2000-02) from The Ministry of Culture and HRD, Govt of

India. The subject I dealt was related to life, dance, music, love stories of the courtesans

and their contribution to the freedom struggle of India.

3. Provided with research input in 1994-95 to the TV Serial Rag rang for 39 Rags telecast

from Door Darshan during 1995 to 2012.

4. Gave research input-visuals on classical Rags music for Sony TV, Magic Box (1998).

Personal Researches:

1. Did research and profound studies in Islamic music (1993-2016) and published articles.

2. Did some considerable studies in Yoga, Baul Spiritualism, palmistry, numerology and

Indian Philosophy (1980-2016). I received guidance in philosophy from Dr (Ms) Krishna

Banerjee (Prof in English, BHU), an eminent personality in literature, spiritualism and

philosophy from Varanasi. 3. Did research and profound studies in Music therapy (1993-2013) and published articles.

Research Assistant:

1. Sangit Mahabharati, Juhu, Mumbai for the Encyclopaedia of Indian Music (1990-91)

published by Oxford, in 2011.

2. Bhakti Vedanta Institute– ISKCON, Juhu, Mumbai for synthesis of science and religion

(1989).

Teaching Experiences:

1. Hindustani Classical Vocal Music Teacher, Indian Cultural Centre, Johannesburg, South

Africa, 2014-2016.

2. Hindustani Classical Vocal Music Teacher, Lenasia School of Music, Gauteng Province,

South Africa, 2014.

3. Hindustani Classical Vocal Music Teacher, High Commission of India, Pretoria, South

Africa, 2014.

4. Hindustani Classical Vocal Music Teacher, Adi Da Samrajashram, Naitauba, Fiji (2008,

2009, 2010)

5. Taught in the Dept. of Music, University of Mumbai as a visiting professor (2007- 2009).

6. Worked as Director of Cultural Activities and taught music in Laxmi Education Society’s

Chinai College and LUMV College, Andheri-E, Mumbai (2000-02).

Professor (Junior College Teacher) of Physics:

1. National College, Bandra, Mumbai (1993-95)

2. Rizvi College, Bandra, Mumbai (1991-93),

Audio Video Recording and Editing Experiences:

1. Made video records of more than 300 Gwalior Bandishes of khayal, thumri, tappa and

taranas sung by Pandita Neela Bhagwat (2008-2012).

2. Made video records of the grammar demonstration of 83 rags and detailed alap 18 basic

rags performed by sitar maestro Pandit Arvind Parikh in 2007-2009.

3. Did the editing work of the recording of about 300 sitar gats of sitar maestro Pandit

Arvind Parikh in 2009-2011.

4. Video recorded the intricacies of the 18 rag-angas demonstrated by Pandit Yashwant

Mahale in 2008.

Role as an organizer of musical Conferences

1. He initiated and registered a charitable trust RKDAS GURUKUL in 2013 to guide

deprived teenagers in education and to train visually impaired students of music.

2. Organized musical programmes at Karnataka Sangha and at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan,

Dadar Matunga Cultural Centre (all in Mumbai) in the years 1996, 1998, 1999, 2001 and

2002 under the aegis of Mumbai School of Music, Chaunsath Kala Academy and Kala

Vilas.

Compositions

1. Provided with research input on rags and self-made compositions in olden Hindi as a

lyricist for the film Malhar, whose story, script and direction is provided by Mr.

Sumantra Ghosal (2009).

2. Made 120 raag based sargam compositions of Hindustaani classical music (2000-2016).

3. Wrote many raag based Hindi and Punjabi bandishes and Bengali songs (1980-2016).

4. Composed tonal outline of many Hindi, Bengali, Marathi, Gujarati and Rajasthaani

bhajans (1978-2016).

Interests-hobby

I love reading Bengali, Sanskrit, English and Hindi literature, attending Hindustani classical

music concerts, mooting on sciences-philosophy, comparative religions and culture.

Music training imparted to:

Ratna Pathak Shah, Imaad Shaah, Raj Zutsi, Nuzhat Khan, Krishna priyaa, Raina Lahiri,

Shloka Sah, Taanisha Das, Bhakta Das, Dr. Monica Gupta (nee Sen), Ratna Pandey,

Aishaanya Joshi, Pradosh Maharaj, Mandira Sur, ….

Workshops conducted 19 June, 2016: talk on practical baaul philosophy, teaching some songs reflecting secret

practices of the baaul monks at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, West Kensington, London.

17 June, 2016: General talk on raags and singing and teaching songs to the students of the

Swaadhyaay of Pandit Padmakar Mishra, London.

May 15, 2010: Lec-dem and workshop on Indian Classical Music, Mohile Parikh Centre,

Kala Ghoda, Mumbai.

Presentation in seminars, Lecture demonstration and others 22 Feb 2018: Presentation on Sufi Baul spiritualism at YMCA, Mumbai Central, in the

seminar of Sufism and Social Harmony organized by CSSS (Ram Punyani).

9 Sept, 2017: Bhatkhande Memorial Lecture on Secret and Origin of Hindustani Raags,

Dadar Matunga Cultural Centre, Mumbai

Feb 9, 2014: Lec-dem and singing songs of/ on Swami Vivekananda at RISHI, Laudium,

Pretoria, SA.

Feb 17, 2013: Lec-dem on Swami Vivekananda’s Contribution in music, Banga Sahitya

Samaj, Jangam Bari, Varanasi.

Nov 25, 2012---reading paper on impact of Fusion music, Shiva Sangeetanjali, Bandra, Pali

Hill, Mumbai.

Oct 20, 2012---reading paper on raag and maqaam, and singing khayal, Maulana Abul Kalam

Inst, Salt Lake, Kolkata

March 13, 2011-Reading a paper and dem on the salient features of leading eight vocal music

gharanas in the seminar of Sangeet Natak Academy organized by Shiva Sangeetanjali at

Girnar Bungalow, Pali Hill, Bandra, Mumbai.

Jan 19, 2011-Lec dem on the justification of sur and shruti in the international seminar of

Indian Musicological Society, at Experimental Theatre, NCPA, Mumbai.

April 2007- lec dem on Gwalior gharana, chauraha, NCPA, Mumbai.

Jan 23, 2004---Ghazals of Ameer Khusro and lecdem on Indo Persian Music at Iran Culture

House, Charni Road, Mumbai.

Dec 19, 2003---rendered lecdem and Sufi music at the seminar on Ameer Khusro Dehalvi

and Sheikh Sadi, Mumbai.

Sept 27, 2003--- Bhatkhande Memorial Lecture, lecdem on the contribution of Ameer Khusro

in Indian Sufi music at Dadar Matunga Cultural Centre, in the Bhatkhande Vyakhyan mala,

Mumbai.

25th

April, 2003---Lecdem on Indo Persian Sufi music culture at Iran Culture House,

Mumbai.

25th

Jan, 2003---Lecdem on Swami Vivekananda’s contribution in music and dhrupad recital

at Ram Krishna Math and Mission, Khar, Mumbai.

16th

May, 2002--- Chauraha NCPA (Audio Visual Room)---Lec-dem on the life and Music of

Ameer Khusro, Mumbai.

14th

August, 1999--- Chauraha NCPA (Audio Visual Room)---Lec-dem on the patriotic songs

of Bengal, Mumbai.

8th

April, 1999---Chauraha NCPA (Audio Visual Room)---Lec-dem on Baul songs, Mumbai.

Concert presentations and Singing Experiences:

Overseas: UK, Germany, Fiji, Bangladesh, Lesotho and South Africa

19 June, 2016: singing Shri Shri Maa Aanandamayi Satsang, UK

15 June, 2016: Bhajans at Surrey Oldage Home, UK

13 June, 2016: Classical vocal, The Nehru Centre, London.

6 Dec 2015: Nirankaari Satsang Bhajans, Durban.

May 2015-Jan 2016 Every Sunday: Nirankaari Satsang Bhajans, Sandton, Johannesburg.

7 March, 2015: songs of Holi, Consulate General of India, Johannesburg.

28 Sept, 2014: singing Guru Bhajan at Parkmore Gurudwara, Sandton, Johannesburg.

7 Sept, 2014: Classical Vocal, Sounds of Spring, Vishnu Hall, Lenasia School of Music,

Lenasia, SA.

2 August, 2014: Classical Vocal, India House, High Commission of India, Pretoria, SA

31 July, 2014: Classical Vocal, Route to Roots, Consulate General of India, Johannesburg.

26 July, 2014: Gandhi Bhajan, 100 Year celebration of Gandhiji’s departure from South

Africa, at Gandhi Tolstoy Farm, Lenasia, SA

20 July, 2014: Bhajan, Nirankaari Satsang, Radheyshyam Temple, Marlboro, Jburg, SA

5 July, 2014: Bhajan, Radheyshyam Temple, Marlboro, Jburg, SA

6 June, 2014: Semiclassical film songs, Muskan progm, Kitkat Hall, Pretoria, SA.

24 March, 2014: Classical and Semi-classical songs, eve of inauguration of Hon Consulate of

India, Maseru, Lesotho.

16 March, 2014: Songs of Holi, India House, High Commission of India, Pretoria, SA

1 March, 2014: classical vocal rendition, aegis Lenasia School of Music, Benoni Gujarati

Hindu Seva Samaaj, South Afria.

27 Feb, 2014: Lord Shiva Bhajan on the occasion of Shivaraatri, Midrand, SA

9 Feb, 2014: Lec dem on Swami Vivekananda’s music, Laudium, Pretoria, SA

2 Feb, 2014: Swami Vivekananda Songs, Patidar Hall, Lenasia, SA.

26 Jan, 2014: Patriotic songs, India House, High Commission of India, Pretoria, SA

4 April, 2012: Devotional songs at the temple of Jagad bandhu Sundar, Farid pur ,

Bangladesh.

July, 2010: teaching and performance of classical and bhajan at the hermitage of Adi da

Samraj, Naituba, Fiji Islands.

24 Oct-11 November 2009: teaching and performance of classical and bhajan at the

hermitage of Adi da Samraj, Naituba, Fiji Islands.

24 Oct-6 November 2008: teaching and performance of classical and bhajan at the hermitage

of saint Adi da Samraj, Naituba, Fiji Islands.

28, 29 June and 2 July 2008: Classical vocal and folk songs at Stuttgart and Bonn, Germany.

Performances and Presentations in India

Kolhapur-17 July, 2016: Guru Puurnima, classical Khayal, University Hall, Kolhapur

Nagpur- 21 July 2013- Guru Puurnima, classical Khayal, Scientific Sabhagrih

Bangalore-1 July, 2012- Guru Puurnima, classical khayal, Bharaitiya Vidya Bhavan.

Jaipur- 16 July, 2011- Guru Puurnima, classical khayal, Indralok Auditorium, Tonk Road.

Delhi: 4-8 July, 2009- Bhajans at the Dadaji Ashram, on the occasion of Guru Purnima

Indore:

March 23-25, 2010: Bhajans at the Dadaji Ashram, Indore

2-4 April 2009: Bhajans at the Dadaji Ashram, Indore

Khandwa:

4-6 Feb, 2010: Rag based bhajan at Dadaji Ashram, Omkareshwar

Dec 9-10, 2008: Bhajans at the Dadaji Ashram, Omkareshwar.

Varanasi:

Feb 17, 2015: Dhrupad-Dhamar at Dhrupad Mela, Tulsi ghat.

March 10, 2013: Dhrupad-Dhamar at Dhrupad Mela, Tulsi ghat.

Feb 15, 2013: Saraswati Songs at Maa Anandamayi Ashram, Bhadaini.

March 28, 2012- devotional songs, Maa Anandamayi Ashram, Bhadaini.

Feb 23, 2009: Dhrupad-Dhamar at Dhrupad Mela, Tulsi ghat.

Miraj--- Classical Vocal--- Samna Mira Saheb Darghah: Ustad Abdul Kareem Khan Festival

in the years 1997, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2006.

Tarokeshwar (West Bengal)--- 13 February 2001-All India Music Conference (Junior),

Classical Vocal.

Kolkata 6

th February, 2000---- Classical Vocal---Santoorashram (Birla Academy Hall),

3rd

February, 2002---classical vocal--Ganguli College of Music (Bhasha Parishad Hall),

Kolkata.

Howrah---Classical Vocal---February, 2000 and 2001---Baishakhi Kala Kendra

Varanasi, Calcutta, Bhuvaneshwar, Puri (1972-89)---Solo and group devotional songs

Mumbai

29 Jan, 2017- Baaul music, Aegis-Centre for Study of Society and Secularism, Carter Road

Amphitheatre, Bandra West, Mumbai.

29 May, 2016- Khayal music, aegis- SRA, Karnataka Sangh, Matunga-w, Mumbai

Dec 7, 2013- Khayal music, Aarolkar festival, Karnataka Sangh, Matunga-w, Mumbai

Nov 24, 2013- Khayal music, Gandhi Seva Mandir, Bandra-w, Mumbai.

Aug 4, 2013- khayal music, Khadke Pratisthaan, Chembur, Mumbai.

March 1, 2013---Khayal music, 80th

anniversary in memory of Pt Vasant Karnad at Dharwad,

Karnataka.

Feb 24, 2013---Khayal music at Swar Sadhana Samiti, Purandare Hall, Charni Road,

Mumbai.

Jan 20, 2013---Khayal music at Bandra Sangeet Sabha, Bandra East Cricket Club, Mumbai.

October 15, 2011: Classical vocal- khayaal music, Fine Arts Society, Chembur, Mumbai.

August 17, 2011: Ishq and Aman- Performed at Rangaswar, YB Chavan Centre, Near

Sachivalaya, Mumbai.

July 3, 2011: Ishq and Aman- Performed at Swanand Sangeet Sabha, Dahisar, Mumbai.

June 19, 2011: Ishq and Aman- Performed the songs of the great visionaries and saint poets

of India on the peace, love and harmony at Karnataka Sangha, Matunga, Mumbai.

May 17, 2011- Classical music: khayal at Shivaji Park Nagarik Sangha, aegis-Khayal Trust,

Mumbai.

March 2, 2011: Ishq and Aman- Performed the songs of the great visionaries and saint poets

of India on the peace, love and harmony at Godrej Theatre, NCPA, Mumbai.

Feb 28, 2010: Performance of Classical and Folk songs, Vivekananda Club, Bandra,

Mumbai.

10 July, 2009: Performance of Rag based rain songs at Chauraha, NCPA, Mumbai

9 Feb, 2009: Performance of Baul songs, Kala Ghoda Festival, Mumbai.

4 January, 2009: Performance of Classical khayal, Swarmauli, Vile parle- Mumbai.

28 Sept, 2008- Performance of classical khayal, dhamar, tappa, tarana at Shruti, Malad,

Mumbai.

24 August, 2008: Performance of Classical songs and bhajan: Shiva Sangeetanjali at Girnar

Bungalow, Bandra, Mumbai.

10 &11 Feb 2007- Performance of Bengali folk songs, Apurbo Bangla, Shahana, Rabindra

Natya Mandir Foyer, Mumbai.

January 2007--songs of Swami Vivekananda, Khayal Trust, P L Despande Complex,

Rabindra Natya Mandir Mumbai.

Broadcast of Dhrupad Dhamar recital from All India Radio, Mumbai 2001-2006

28 Sept 2006---Durga puja songs at Lokhandwala, Kandivali-E, Mumbai.

January, 2006--- performance of Bengali folk songs, Nikhil Bharat Banga Sahitya Sammelan,

Andheri Sports Complex, Mumbai.

26th

March 2006-- songs of Swaami Vivekaananda at Swaralay under the aegis of Khayaal

Trust, Mumbai.

November 2005---Bengali devotional song and Baul-Vasai Kali Bari, Thane.

July 15, 2005---Bengali Folk, Lunchtime Music, NCPA Tata Theatre Foyer, Mumbai.

Jan 27, 2005---Bengali folk, Crossword Book Award Ceremony, Nehru Centre, Mumbai.

November 20, 2004---dhrupad, Bengali tappa, devotional song and Baul-Carter Road, place

of Shrilekha Banerjee, Mumbai.

Oct 16, 2004--- folk and classical demonstration at Shishu van school, Matunga, Mumbai.

Oct 1/5/8, 2004---classical vocal at Alliance Francaise, Mumbai.

Sept 5, 2004---classical vocal at Sangeet Sankalpa, Bandra, Mumbai.

Feb 18, 2004---Shiva ratri Lord Shiva songs at RKMath, Mumbai.

Feb 11, 2004---Ghazal of Ayatollah Khomeini on the eve of Silver Jubilee celebration at

Taleyar Khan Hall, orgnized by Sahyog (Sami Bubere) and Iran Culture House, Mumbai.

Jan 26, 2004---Folk and Bengali Devotional songs at Vivekananda Club, Bandra on the day

of Saraswati Puja, venue-Bandra Hindu association.

Jan 26, 2004---Goddess Sarswati songs rendered at RKMath in the morning, Khar, Mumbai.

Jan 19, 2004---Songs of Lalon Faqir at World Social Forum at Goregaon, aegis Sparrow, ,

Mumbai.

Jan 14, 2004--- compositions of Swami Vivekananda at RKMath, Khar, Mumbai.

Nov 11, 12-2003---Baul Songs of Lalon Faqir at Prithvi Theatre, Juhu, Mumbai.

Nov 2, 3- 2003---Folk songs of Bengal at Manik Sabhagrih, Bandra, Mumbai.

Oct, 2003 Classical khayals and light classical at Andheri Sports Complex, Mumbai.

Aug 2003---Krishna Bhajans at ISKCON during Krishna Janmashtami, Mumbai.

March 1st, 2003---Shiva ratri Lord Shiva songs at RKMath, khar, Mumbai.

23rd

Nov, 2002--- compositions of Saint poets on Communal Harmony, at Dadar Matunga

Cultural Centre (Kala Vilas) , Mumbai.

31st October, 2002 –private concert at the residence of Sushil Karmokar, Khar on the birth

anniversary of swami Bireshwarananda Mahaaraaj, Mumbai.

19th

October, 2002---Ham Saare- Communal Harmony progm Baul songs---Shivaji Park,

Mumbai.

14th

October, 2002---Goddess Durga Bhajans---Ram Krishna Math, Khar, Mumbai.

13th

October, 2002---humour songs at Durga puja pandal, Nalaa Sopara.

11th

September, 2002---Krishna Bhajans---Iskcon, Juhu, Mumbai.

RKDas has presented vocal recitals on DD TV channels Sahyadri (Mumbai) on Oct

8 and 26, 2001 and Bengali Kolkata in January 13, 2002.

26th

May, 2002---Classical Vocal ---Kala Bharati (Karnataka Sangha), Mumbai.

11th

April, 2002- Classical Vocal ----radio recording of dhrupad raag Shuddha Sarang,

Mumbai.

11th

January 1999---Prithvi Theatre (venue-Horniman Circle): Baul Songs, , Mumbai.

19th

April, 1998---Classical Vocal ---Swar Sadhana Samiti (Purandare Hall-Marathi Sahitya

Sabhagruh), , Mumbai.

7th

March, 1998---Classical Vocal ---Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan (Kanji Khetsi Sabhagruh), ,

Mumbai.

February, 1998---Classical Vocal ---University of Mumbai, Kalina Campus , Mumbai.

1 February, 1998---Classical Vocal ---raag lalit, 50 hrs nonstop Sangeet Mahayagna, by

Swaraankur, Khar, Mumbai.

January, 1998---Classical vocal–stood first in 33rd

All India Music and Dance Competition

for the senior group, Swar Sadhana Samiti, Mumbai.

4 Decmber, 1996---Classical Vocal ---Rageshwaree (Nehru Centre Basement), Mumbai.

14th

July, 1996---Classical Vocal --- Shiv Sangeetanjali at Karnataka Sangha, Mumbai.

ISKCON, Juhu, Mumbai Performances

Performed bhajans in 1991, 1994, 1995, Prabhupad Leelageet in 1996, bhajans in 2002,

Mumbai and during the celebration of Krishna Janmashthami.

Performed classical khayal music as YUVA VANI artiste from AIR Varanasi from

1987 to 1989

List of Attachments

1. BharatRatna Lata Mageshkar

2. BharatRatna Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam

3. PadmaVibhushan Dr Karan Singh

4. PadmaVibhushan Pandit Jasraj

5. PadmaVibhushan Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia

6. PadmaVibhushan Pandit Shivkumar Sharma

7. PadmaVibhushan Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan

8. PadmaBhushan Pandit Rajan Sajan Mishra

9. PadmaBhushan Ustad Abdul Halim Jaffer Khan

10. PadmaBhushan Pandita Dr N Rajam

11. PadmaBhushan and SNA Ratna Pandit Arvind Parikh

12. PadmaShree Pandit Satish Vyas

13. SNA Recipient Pandit Ajay Pohankar

14. SNA Recipient Pandita Shruti Sadolikar Katkar

15. SNA Recipient Pandita Dr Sushila Rani Patel

16. Dr(Ms) Krishna Banerjee (former professor, BHU)

17. SNA Recipient Pandita Dr Sushila Rani Patel

18. Visharad poorn Marksheet, 2011

19. Letter of BH Grade from Prasar Bharati, All India Radio, 2014/2016

20. MSc certificate from BHU, 1989

21. BEd certificate from University of Bombay, 1995

22. Letter of awarding Junior Reseach Fellowship from Dept of Culture, 2000

23. Letter of awarding Senior Reseach Fellowship from Ministry of Culture, 2010

24. Experience Certificate of teaching as a visiting Professor from Dept of Music, Univ

of Mumbai, 2008

25. Experience Certificate of Director of Cultural Activities, Chinai College, Mumbai,

2002

26. Experience Certificate of teaching as Professor of Physics, National College,

Mumbai, 2008

27. Ram Krishna Das co-chairs Padma vibhushan Amjad Ali Khan in Sangeet Yatra,

NCPA, 1996

28. Cover of Raag Dhun Dictionary authored by Ram Krishna Das, 2014

29. Cover of Facets of Indian Music authored by Ram Krishna Das, 2012

30. Cover of Swami Vivekananda and Music authored by Ram Krishna Das, 2013

31. Cover of Ameer Khusro the Great Indian authored by Ram Krishna Das, 2004

32. Cover of Ameer Khusro Bhaaratiya authored by Ram Krishna Das, 2003

33. Preview of Ram Krishna Das’ Lecdem on Secret and Origin of Hindustani Raags in

Hindustan Times, 2017

34. Review of Ram Krishna Das’ vocal recital, Afternoon, 2013

35. Interview of Ram Krishna Das’ research on the life and music of courtesans in

Outlook, some news of his vocal recital on newspapers , 1997

36. Inlay card of Ram Krishna Das’ CD on Bengali folk songs, 1999

37. Inlay card of Ram Krishna Das’ CD on Sacred Names of Adi Da, 2010

38. Invite of the vocal recital of Ram Krishna Das at Consulate of India, Johannesburg,

South Africa, 2015

39. Invitation letter from Varanasi Dhrupad Mela for Ram Krishna Das to perform in

2015

40. Review of Baaul song recital by Ram Krishna Das on Free Press Journal, 1999

41. Review of Baaul song recital for communal harmony by Ram Krishna Das on

afternoon, 2002

42. Ram Krishna Das writes obituary of Padmabhushan Nisar Husain Khan, in

Independent, 1993

43. Ram Krishna Das writes review of ghazal recital of Jagjit Singh, in Times of India,

1997

44. Ram Krishna Das writes review of Monsoon celebration progm in Business and

Political observer, 1995

45. Ram Krishna Das writes review of PadmaVibhushan Pandit Ravishankar, in Indian

Express, 1996

46. Ram Krishna Das writes review of Alldiya Khan music festival, Chembur in Indian

Express, 1998

47. Ram Krishna Das writes a tribute to Pt VD Paluskar in The Pioneer, 1996.

48. Ram Krishna Das writes review of recitals of the overseas artistes during the Jan

Seminar, NCPA in Bhavan’s Journal, 1997

49. Ram Krishna Das writes review of Pt HP Chaurasia in Lokmat Times, 1994

50. Ram Krishna Das writes on the contribution of courtesans in freedom struggle of

India in Femina, 1997

51. Ram Krishna Das writes obituary of ghazal singer Jagjit Singh in Afternoon, 2011

52. Ram Krishna Das writes memoir on Pt Sharad Chandra Aarolkar in Samakalika

sangeetham, 2018

53. Ram Krishna Das writes an essay on the controversy of raag interpretation in

Sangeet monthly, 2010

54. Ram Krishna Das writes an essay on the contribution of courtesans in freedom

struggle of India in Nav Bharat Times, 1997

55. Ram Krishna Das writes review on monsoon music progm in Nav Bharat Times,

1997

56. Ram Krishna Das writes an essay on Music Therapy in Hamara MahaaNagar, 1995

57. Ram Krishna Das writes on music progm high lighting Guru Shishya Parampara,

in Dopahar Kaa Saamnaa, 1996

58. Ram Krishna Das writes a preview of special musical progm at NCPA in Aapalan

MahaaNagar, 1999