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Kushal Das

b. 1959

Indian musician

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About Kushal Das

Born 1959. Kushal Das is an Indian sitarist.

Kushal Das (born 1959) is an Indian sitar and surbahar player. Hailing from a musical family based in Kolkata, he is widely regarded as one of the leading virtuosos of Hindustani classical music. He belongs to the Maihar gharana tradition and was awarded the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 2020 for his contributions to classical music.

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Important facts

Born
1959, Kolkata
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Sitarist
Nationality
India

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Kushal Das?

Indian musician

When was Kushal Das born?

Kushal Das was born in 1959 in Kolkata.

What is Kushal Das's occupation?

Kushal Das is a sitarist.

What nationality is Kushal Das?

Kushal Das is Indian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Kushal Das

· Wikidata: Q17150089

· DBpedia: Kushal Das

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