Roopak Phatak performs Raag Bhatiyar at Ustad Amir Khan Music Festival, June 1, 2019. Accompanied by Shripad Torvi and Prashant Phatak.

ABOUT THE ARTISTS

Roopak Phatak has been learning from Shubhangiji for the past 11 years. He has given short solo performances at Sunaad and Guru Poornima. He is a graduating senior at Lynbrook and will be attending UC Berkeley this fall. Outside of music and school, he enjoys running and watching basketball.

Shripad Torvi

Shripad Torvi was introduced to Tabla in early childhood by his uncle, vocalist Pt. Vinayak Torvi. His formal education began after coming to the US, where he learned from Shri. Abhinay Padhye for about 5 years. Shripad has accompanied many artists locally and visiting artists from India. He has been continuing his tabla lessons from Tabla Maestro Pt. Swapan Chaudhuri for the last 5 years.

Prashant Phatak

Prashant Phatak is a self taught harmonium player. He has accompanied many artists such as Shrimati Shubhangi Sakhalkar over the past 20 years. He is currently learning Hindustani vocal from Shrimati Shubhangi Sakhalkar.