1. Subrata De
Subrata De is the most promising name in Sitar today. A sitarist from
Bishnupur Gharana, Mr. De has not only earned his reputation as a
performer, but as a cultural ambassador of India, propagating Indian
culture in its purest form all over the world. He also works for cultural
exchanges between India and foreign countries through concerts, lecture
demonstrations and facilitating exchange programmes. He is also looked
up to by young artists for getting suitable opportunities and mentoring to
showcase their talents at appropriate stages.
Formal Training
Initiated in 1977 with training from Shri Amarjit Singh of Jamshedpur. Later under
the tutelage of Surmani Bauri Bandhu Sethi of Bhubaneshwar, learnt the nuances
of sitar. In 1987 became a disciple of the sitar maestro Pandit Manilal Nag of
Kolkata belonging to the Bishnupur Gharana. Received special training in Dhrupad
and Gayaki style, Tankarin, Alapnang, Gatkari, the identifying features of Bishnupur
Gharana. He is inspired by his father Shri. Bhut Nath De , an exponent vocalist cum
music scholar of Indian classical music.
Associates and Visiting Faculty Position
1. Vaishali Kala Kendra, Noida
2. Pracheen Kala Kendra, Chandigarh
3. INDIA SCHOOL at Washington DC, USA.
4. Meru Foundation, BOSTON, USA.
5. BANGLADESH ACADEMY, LA, CA, USA
6. SAPNA, CHICAGO, USA
7. International Music Centre, STUTTGART, GERMANY
8. ASIAN MUSIC CIRCLE, DENMARK
9. Circular Arts, Baden Baden ,Germany
10. Bharatiya Sangeet Akademy Sydney Australia.
11. New Surya Group, Helsinki Finland
12. Koute Sa, Martinique France
13. Casa De La India , Valladolid, Spain
Empanelment , Scholarships and professional achievements
1. Performed Yuva Mohatsav 1985 & 86 in Jamshedpur for Yuva festival
2. Performed regularly from AIR-Jamshedpur since 1989-94
3. Recipient of the National Scholarship of Govt. of India, 1996.
4. Graded artist of All India Radio Delhi since 1996.
5. Selected participant for Yuva Mohatsav in 1998 for Delhi Govt
6. On the panel of
a) Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR)
b) Zonal Cultural Centre (Department Of Culture) Govt. of India.
c) Sangeet Natak Academy .
d) Sahitya Kala Parishad.
e) ABSS Pune.

2. Performances Abroad
Represented India in various Cultural Festivals in different countries (Sponsored by
ICCR, Ministry of External Affairs and other organizations of Government of India.):
1997 Latin America Mexico, Argentina, Paraguay, Chile, Peru, Colombia,
Brazil, Panama, Guatemala, Venezuela, Costa Rica,
Cuba, Bogota,
2000 Asia South Korea, Hong Kong.
2002 Asia & Africa Mauritius, Reunion, Johannesburg, Durban, Cape
Town, Jamaica, Zambia.
2002-03 Europe Holland, Armenia, Germany, Australia, Ireland,
Moscow, France, England.
2003 North America USA
2006 Europe Germany, Denmark, Switzerland, Sweden, Italy
Estonia
2007 EUROPE FINLAND, DENMARK, ITALY, GERMANY
2008 USA Washington DC, BOSTON NJ, NY, DELAWERE, LOS
ANGELES, CHICAGO.
2008 Middle East: Muscat , Bahrein Doha, Dubai
2009-12 Asia, Europe,
Australia
Bangkok, UK, Germany, Zurich, Geneva, Denmark,
Dhaka, China, Sydney, Singapore
2013 Europe and
Middle East
Finland, Germany, Austria, Sweden, Dubai.
2014 Europe, Asia Spain, Italy, Germany, Malaysia, Singapore
2015 Europe, Asia Madrid, Martinique, France, Bangkok, Denmark,
Germany
2016 Europe, Asia Tajikistan, Spain, Belgium
Professional Experience (26 years) –
On Govt of India deputation through ICCR
Worked as a Sitar teacher cum Performer at Indian Cultural Centre Bangkok under
Indian Embassy and ICCR since August 2009 to July 2011.
Associated as a Sitar Instructor with the following organizations.-
1. YMCA Jamshedpur 1990 – 1994
2. Geetigunja Jamshedpur 1990 – 1999
3. Sangeet Bharti- 1991 – 1994
4. Matri Kala Mandir, Aurobindo Ashram,Delhi-1996-1998
5. Odissi Sangeet Sabha – 1995-2003
6. Matri Kala Mandir (Mother’s International School) 1996 – 1999
7. Sur Nupur Music academy Delhi, since 2000 – 2004
8. G.D GOENKA WORLD SCHOOL – 2004 -2006
9. JNT Delhi- 2008-2009
10. Indian Cultural Centre, Bangkok 2009 – 2011.
11. SWARANJALI – since 2000

3. Music Albums released-
Name of the CD/ Album Company Name
• Ganga, Journey Called Life Saregama, HMV.2006
• In Search Beethoven Records, Kolkata
1998
• Music for Meditation Soqta Estudio, Lima, Peru 1997
• Swaranjali Swaranjali, Delhi 1999
• UNIVERSE IN YOU HUNGAMA, MUMBAI 2009
• Water in fury Swaranjali, Delhi 2004
• SARANG BIHAN MUSIC, Kolkata 2008
• SHRUTI Swaranjali, Delhi.2009
• Naad Bhramha SWR Germany 2010 etc.
• Reflections and Emotions Kolkata 2011
• Unison of Madhyam Gandhar Kolkata 2012
• Ardhadasak Swar Artistloud.com from Mumbai,
2013
• Eternal Soul Swaranjali 2015 and Saawan
Special Achievements
• Firmly believes that Music can harmonize the physical and mental state of a
person. Carried out experiments with physically challenged children in
Chennai and found certain Ragas to be helpful for children with disabilities.
• Started an organization by the name “Swaranjali” in 2000 to promote Indian
Classical Music and upcoming artistes from all over India and abroad.
• He is also cultural coordinator of Akhil Bharatiya Sanskrutik Sangh,
Pune.
Personal Details
Name Shri Subrata De
Father’s Name Shri. Bhuth Nath De
Date of Birth 10.01.1970
Marital Status Married
Jharkhand Address- 1444, Geetigunja, Namotala,Parshudihi,Tatanagar
Jamshedpur- 831002,
Delhi NCR Address- A-2315, SF, Green Field Colony, Faridabad,
Haryana -121003, India
Cell : +91- 9910300319 / 9818300319
Email : sitarsubrata@gmail.com
Website: www.subratade.com
www.swaranjalionline.com
EDUCATION-
• MASTER OF MUSIC IN SITAR. (Sangeet Praveen & Sangeet Bhaskar)
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