Ishaan Ghosh

Ishaan Ghosh, the 20-year-old son and disciple of tabla and sitar maestro Nayan Ghosh, may very well be the first internet-famous tabla player. Over the past few years, video excerpts from his solo performances have created an online buzz and caught the attention, praise, and criticism of tabla enthusiasts around the world.

Praised for the speed and clarity of his tabla playing — the mark of a hot-blooded youngster eager to be taken seriously — Ghosh is known to play traditional compositions that demand dexterity, accuracy, and contemplation. On the concert circuit, he can be seen accompanying some of the most popular classical musicians, like Kaushiki Chakraborty and Purbayan Chatterjee, among others.