Kedar Pandit

Kedar Pandit is an Indian tabla player, music composer in Hindustani classical music genre and music arranger.

Early life and background

Pandit was born in a Marathi family to Prabhakar Pandit and Anuradha Pandit, both acclaimed violinists.

Career

Pandit accompanied Pandit Jasraj on tabla for all of Jasraj's concerts, and accompanies vocalists Kaushiki Chakrabarty and Sanjeev Abhyankar. Over the years, he moved to music composing and arranging, working with leading artists. In 2015 he worked with the actress Ketaki Mategaonkar, composing the music for her album.
He has directed over 650 albums, composed over 2,500 songs, and performed in over 2,000 live concerts.

Discography

Agnihotra shantipath vedic chants for universal peace and well-being, Times Music, Mumbai, 2002 Gāyatrī ārādhānā celebrate the power of Gavatri, Times Music, Mumbai, 2002 Satyanarayan katha : in a complete musical rendition-- first time ever!, Times Music, Mumbai, 2001 Ganesh mantra, Times Music, Mumbai, 2001 Immortal songs of Indian cinema : an instrumental tribute, Virgin Music, Mumbai, 2010 Ekā Janārdanī : Santa Ekanātha Mahārājāñce abhaṅga, Fountain Music, Pune, 2006 Nāmā mhaṇe : Santa Namadevāñyā abhaṅgaracanā, Fountain Music, Pune, 2006 Tukā mhaṇe : Santa Tukārāmāñcyā abhaṅgaracanā, Fountain Music, Pune, 2006 Samartha vāṇī : Santa Rāmadāsasvāmīñyā abhaṅgaracanā, Fountain Music, Pune, 2006 Jñānadeva mhaṇe : Santa Jñāneśvarāñcyā abhaṅgaracanā, Fountain Music, Pune, 2006

Awards and recognition

Mewati Gharana Purasakaar
Asthapailu Sangeetkaar - award for all-round excellence in music direction.