Bharat Kamat

Tabla player Bharat Kamat found himself in a musical environment at home right from his childhood. His grandfather Shantaram Kamat had been an actor-singer in theatre productions and his father Chandrakant Kamat taught him tabla.

Bharat started accompanying eminent vocalists at an early age. He won the All India Radio competition in 1991, and the Pune Municipal Corporation award. He has provided tabla accompaniment in several commercial recordings. A frequent performer at prominent music festivals held in India and overseas, Bharat Kamat has also presented solo performances and accompanied dance recitals.