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Anita Goswami

Hindustani classical vocalist

Biography

Smt. Anita Goswami was initiated into singing by Smt.Renuka Sen of Yogoda Ashram, Ranchi at her tender age. She undertook rigorous and systematic training in Hindustani Classical vocal for 15 years. Subsequently she learnt from Amiyo Ghosh a disciple of Ustad Chand Khan of Delhi Gharana.Then Ustad Iqbal Ahmed Khan, grandson and disciple of Ustad Chand Khan spotted her talent and took her under his tutelage for Khayal and Thumri.

Anita acquired her ‘Sangeet Prabhakar’ from Prayag Sangeet Samiti, Allahabad then ‘Sangeet Bhaskar’ [M.Mus] from Pracheen Kala Kendra, Chandigarh.Anita is an ‘A’ grade artist in Hindi Bhajan and ‘B high” grade artist of Thumri in All India Radio and Doordarshan.She performed at A.I.R. concert in Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, Orissa, Rajasthan, Gujarat and Mumbai. She is a graduate from Ranchi University, Jharkhand. At present she is learning Khayal and Thumri from Padma Bhushan Pt.Chhannulalji Mishra of Varanasi who is an exponent of Khayal and Thumri, reckoned among all time great vocalists hailing from Varanasi.

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Anita Goswami

Anita Goswami performing at Swami Haridas Sangeet Sammelan

Anita Goswami performing at Vasai Kala Academy, Diwali Pahat

Anita Goswami in a concert

Career

Anita is an ‘A’ grade artist in Hindi Bhajan and ‘B high” grade artist of Thumri in All India Radio and Doordarshan.She performed at A.I.R. concert in Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, Orissa, Rajasthan, Gujarat and Mumbai. She is a graduate from Ranchi University, Jharkhand.

She is also a Panel artist of Indian Council for Cultural Relations, Ministry of External Affairs,India.

Anita Goswami has given the following major concerts :

1. C.P.C.Delhi.1996.

2. Kala Bharti, Mumbai,Maharashtra, 2007

3. N.C.P.A., Mumbai, 2005, 2008.

4. Nehru Centre, Mumbai, 2008.

5. Kalabharti Vasai , Maharashtra,2004.

6. Udayan, NGMA , Mumbai , 2005.

7. Vasai Kala Academy, 2006.

8. Swaramauli, Mumbai, 2005.

9. ISKCON, Juhu Mumbai, 2002.

10. Swaramilan, Mumbai, 2003.

11. Halim Academy of Sitar,Mumbai, 2002.

12. Swar Sadhana Samiti,Mumbai, 2008.

13. Mumbai University, 2009.

14. Purushottamdas Bhajan Sammelan, 2006, 2007.

15. Abdul Karim Khan Memorial Festival, Miraj,Maharashtra, 2007

16. Bhubaneshwar Music Circle, ,Orissa,1994.

17. Ambabai Navaratra Mahotsav , Miraj,Maharashtra, 2007.

18. Spandan, Vapi, Gujarat, 2009.

19. Swami Haridas Sangeet Sammelan, Mumbai, 2009.

20. Bhajan Samaroh, Jodhpur, Rajastan,2010.

21. Bhajan Samaroh, Bhavnagar,Gujrat, 2010.

22. Tagore & Nazrul songs and Thumri, Shahana, Mumbai,2010.

23. Dr.Prabha Atre foundation, Pune,Maharashtra,2010.

24. Jai Jagadamba Navaratri Mahotsava, Latur,Maharashtra, 2010.

25. University of Mumbai, Kalina,Maharashtra,2010.

26. Amar Kala Mandal,Vasai, Maharashtra,2010.

27.Voiced khayal and thumri for kathak dancer smt.Anurekha Ghosh at NGMA,Mumbai on 14th May,2011.

She was also invited as a judge for at many events. Some of them being :

1. Judge of AIR Mumbai Audition Board [Light Music].

2. Dreamer’s Club Inter College Music Competition, Cuttack.

3. Inter School Vocal Competition organized by ISKCON, Mumbai.

4. All Mumbai Singing Competition, organized by State Bank of India.

5. Inter College Music Competition, organized by Bharat Vikas Parishad, Mumbai.

6. Natya Sangeet and Bhavgeet Competition, organized by Veer Savarkar Kendra, Vile Parle, Mumbai.

7. Inter College Music Competition at St. Andrew’s College, Bandra.

8. All India Singing Competition organized by NABARD, Bandra-Kurla Complex, Mumbai.

9. Swar Sadhana Samiti, Mumbai, Maharashtra. for thumri competition.

10. Amar Kala Mandal, Vasai (West), Thane. for classical music.

Anita Goswami has also sung for films like Ghar Sansar [Bengali], Indra Dhanur [Oriya] and Emiti Bhai Jagate Nai [Oriya]. Also, she has given playback for TV serials like Gurukul [Star Plus], Aankhein [DD1]

Programs

Hindustani Classical Concert by Smt. Anita Goswami

Hindustaani classical vocal concert (Shastriya Gayan) by Smt. Anita Goswami.

Awards & Achievements

Anita Goswami has been awarded ‘Surmani’ by Sur Singar Samsad, Mumbai. The Dept. of Culture, Government of Orissa awarded her an ‘A’ grade both in classical and light vocal.