Ganesh Desai

I am a Singer, Music director and a teacher for Indian music. Who hails from Dandeli, Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka, started learning Hindustani vocal at a very young age from his father Shri Vibhakar Desai. Started learning classical form of music from Smt. Sujatha Bhat and Shri R.P. Asundi. He has also learnt Tabla from Shri Dattatreya Hegde and Harmonium from Shri Vasanth Kanakapura Dharwad. He has achieved Senior Gradeâ?? from Karnataka Secondary Examination Board and Visharada in Tabla from Gandharva Vidyalaya. Has performed in All India Radio as a B High artist. He also has an M.B.A from Bengaluru University. He currently runs his own school â??Samarasa Foundation for Arts and teaching more than 200 students.

International Tours

Ganesh Desai has toured extensively and performed in various countries including USA, England, Canada, Singapore and Australia. He has performed in fests organised by international organisations.Extensive experience

1. International Dance Festival @ Singapore 2015
2. America Kannada Koota Association (AKKA)
3. Havyaka Sammelan 2009 & 2011
4. V.S.N.A Sammelan 2009
5. U.K. Centenary Sammelan 2000

Recognition and Awards

1. Aryabhata Kalakusuma Aryabhata Cultural Society, 2000
2. Sur Tarang by Hero Honda Sangeet Puraskar 2003
3. Yuva Puraskar Abhyaas Kunj 2013
4. Upasana Puraskar by Upasana Trust 2015
5. Annula Puraskar - Panchamruta Sangeet Academy 2014.