Enayet Hossain
Enayet Hossain comes from a respected musical family. His grandfather, Ustad Kader Buksh, was a renowned musicologist and musician in India. Enayet learned tabla from his father, Ustad Hamid Hossain, a well-known music teacher and musician in the U.S. Although born in Bangladesh, he grew up in the United States, representing a new generation of musicians trained outside traditional Indian settings. As a skilled tabla performer, he expertly plays North Indian classical music and various instrumental styles. His repertoire includes lighter music forms like thumri, ghazal, and dadra. Enayet is also known for his engaging solo performances. He has featured in over 40 compact disc recordings, highlighting his talent and commitment to music.
Enayet began playing with top Indian musicians at a young age. At just 17, he accompanied the famous Ustad Vilayat Khan in notable concerts, demonstrating his talent and commitment. Since then, he has collaborated with many respected artists like Ustad Salamat Ali Khan, Pandit Jasraj, Budhaditya Mukherjee, Shujaat Khan, and Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan. Living in the U.S. since he was 4, Enayet represents a new generation of musicians trained outside India. He has released several albums and performed tabla at various venues in the U.S. and India, enchanting audiences with his skill. Enayet has been featured in numerous newspapers as a leading figure in Indian classical music and has received multiple honors from Maryland for promoting Indian music within American culture. He was also awarded a grant from the Governor, recognizing him as an artist in residence for his significant contributions.
Enayet studied Computer Science in college and combined this knowledge with his passion for music. This blend allowed him to create innovative products in Indian music. His first major project was an introduction to his favorite instrument, the tabla. This led to "Tabla Volume 1: A Journey Into Eastern Percussion," a critically acclaimed CD-ROM used in musicology programs worldwide. It is available on the AIMREC website and Amazon. The success of this CD-ROM shows that Indian music continues to thrive, attracting many eager learners.
Enayet and his colleague Anjan Chattopadhyay planned to create a multimedia encyclopedia of Indian music called Sangeetpedia. They aimed for it to be a helpful resource for future generations to better understand Indian music's depth and details. Enayet, a talented musician, is also skilled at blending technology with traditional music. The aim is to preserve its original essence while making it easier and more engaging for today's audience to explore and learn.
Enayet is also the distinguished founding member of Melodic Intersect, a prominent and influential world fusion group that brings together an eclectic ensemble of internationally renowned musicians from various countries around the globe. Melodic Intersect has already proudly published four captivating and diverse CDs, among which the widely acclaimed Inner Vision and Global Vision were submitted for consideration at the prestigious 57th Annual Grammy Awards. Notably, Inner Vision went on to secure a well-deserved nomination for the Independent Music Awards in 2015, highlighting its exceptional artistic merit and innovative sound. Enayet is also recognized as one of a select group of accomplished musicians who serve as voting members with the esteemed Recording Academy, participating actively and passionately in the voting process for the Grammy Awards each and every year.
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