Sugato Nag

Born in an elite, educated and highly cultured family of Bengal, Sugato Nag is fast emerging as one of the finest sitar virtuosi of the present generation. In today's fast-changing world of Indian classical music, Sugato represents a dwindling populace of learned musicians, having had systematic taleem from some of the most respected purists of this art.

Playing in the style of the Etawah and Senia-Shahjahanpore gharanas, Sugato has expertly blended the intricacies of the Sitar baj of the Etawah gharana and the Rabab-based Sarod baj of the Senia Shahjahanpore gharana. A very melodious and sensitive player, Sugato's imaginative synthesis of the gayaki style and intricate bolwork patterns of the Sarod through skillful improvisations have resulted in a style which is unique.

Sugato Nag's sitar repertoire is a happy synthesis of the sitar baaj of Ustad Vilayat Khan and the rabab-based sarode baaj of the Ameer Khan gharana. His immense talent is evident in the way he handles the sitar, playing and synthesizing two very different types of baaj coming from the aforementioned gharanas to create an unique and 'completely satisfying listening experience'. The alluring sweetness of his playing coming from the gayaki style , the effortless meends extending upto six pardas combined with strong and intricate bolwork and gamaks reflects a mastery of execution of the highest order.

A well known teacher having disciples around the globe - in the US, Germany, Japan, Australia, apart from hometown, Kolkata, Sugato believes in imparting lessons through one-to-one interaction between him and his students. He regularly imparts taleem or musical training to his international students through the NET through interactive audio and video sessions.

Sugato Nag has performed in numerous music festivals in and outside of Kolkata. His performances at the Salt Lake City Music Festival, Sangeet Research Academy, The Dover Lane Music Conference, Ramakrishna Mission Music Festival, ITC SRA Sangeet Sammelan, Rajya Sangeet Sammelan, Indo Occidental Symbiosis, Kolkata, "Arambh" Festival, Bhopal, Sangeet Natak Academy, Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, Sangeet Mahabharti, Mumbai and various other institutions of music have been acclaimed greatly by critics and connoisseurs.

Apart from performing all over India, Sugato Nag has toured extensively in the US, Canada, Germany, France, UK, Holland and Japan, playing in University circuits as well as in Music Conferences and holding the audience in sway with his scintillating and exquisite performances. 

Sugato is a regular performing artiste of All India Radio and Doordarshan (State Television).

A very eloquent speaker, Sugato Nag has given a number of lecture cum demonstrations in Universities around the globe. Being technosavvy, coming from his Engineering background, his Power Point slide show presentations during his Lec- dems together with live demonstrations are extremely engrossing and knowledge imparting. A well known teacher having disciples around the globe - in the US, Germany, Japan, Australia, apart from hometown, Kolkata, Sugato believes in imparting lessons through one-to-one interaction between him and his students. He regularly imparts taleem or musical training to his international students through the NET through interactive audio and video sessions.

*  Sugato Nag has a number of prestigious awards to his credit. In 1985, he was placed first in the annual music competition of the Dover Lane Music Conference. 

*  Sugato has also been a recipient of the National Talent Search Scholarship for instrumental music in 1977. 

*  Recently, Sugato has been given the honour of  'Artist of the Month' by Sangeet Research Academy (SRA) .