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- Anuradha Pal is a Tabla virtuoso, multi-percussionist and music composer who is acclaimed as the first professional female tabla player in the world by Encyclopedia Britannica and the Limca Book of Records. Her story is one of courage, fortitude, commitment and creativity. She ‘stormed the male bastion of Indian Rhythm’ (Sunday Observer 1996) as a child prodigy when barely nine years old. Countering unfair chauvinism, discrimination and politics with rigorous study, focused riyaaz, hard work and grit, first-generation Musician Anuradha Pal established herself as a ‘colossus on the percussion firmament and a trendsetter’ (Tribune 2009). Catalyzed by her own struggles, she founded the first ever all-female Indian Classical music band, Stree Shakti in 1996 to provide a platform to other deserving women, enthralling audiences in prestigious festivals worldwide for over 25 years. She is empanelled as an Outstanding category musician with Ministry of Culture & Indian Council for Cultural Relations, Top graded Vidushi of All India Radio and is revered globally for her superb tonal quality, complimenting musicality and pinpoint rhythmic artistry, founded on over 25 years of rigorous training. Anuradha is also appreciated for her fresh perspective and knowledge of 6 gharanas of Tabla, her sensitive and thoughtful accompaniment with leading masters of Hindustani and Carnatic music and International collaborations with World music, dance, poetry, painting etc. Brand ambassador of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, Anuradha has been hailed as 'Bharat ki Laxmi', ‘Rhythm Queen’, 'Percussionist par excellence', ‘Tabla phenomenon’ (India Today 2000), a ‘Trailblazer, trendsetter and Torchbearer', ‘the most influential woman in Indian Music (A.V. Max Magazine 2001), ‘National pride and inspiration’ (Tribune 2012), prominent Torchbearer of Indian Classical Music, and a ‘Woman of Pure Wonder’for empowering other girls and changing society's perception. (Sahara Times 2004). Lauded as a female empowerment icon, Anuradha has several trendsetting firsts - musical and social contributions - to her credit. (en)
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