Kedar Pandit

Kedar Pandit (born 6 January 1967) is an Indian tabla player, music composer in Hindustani classical music genre and music arranger.

Early life and background
Pandit was born in a Marathi family to Prabhakar Pandit and Anuradha Pandit, both acclaimed violinists.

Career
Pandit accompanied Pandit Jasraj on tabla for all of Jasraj's concerts, and accompanies vocalists Kaushiki Chakrabarty and Sanjeev Abhyankar. Over the years, he moved to music composing and arranging, working with leading arists. In 2015 he worked with the actress Ketaki Mategaonkar, composing the music for her album.

He has directed over 650 albums, composed over 2,500 songs, and performed in over 2,000 live concerts.

Discography

 * Agnihotra shantipath vedic chants for universal peace and well-being, Times Music, Mumbai, 2002
 * Gāyatrī ārādhānā celebrate the power of Gavatri, Times Music, Mumbai, 2002
 * Satyanarayan katha : in a complete musical rendition-- first time ever!, Times Music, Mumbai, 2001
 * Ganesh mantra, Times Music, Mumbai, 2001
 * Immortal songs of Indian cinema : an instrumental tribute, Virgin Music, Mumbai, 2010
 * Ekā Janārdanī : Santa Ekanātha Mahārājāñce abhaṅga, Fountain Music, Pune, 2006
 * Nāmā mhaṇe : Santa Namadevāñyā abhaṅgaracanā, Fountain Music, Pune, 2006
 * Tukā mhaṇe : Santa Tukārāmāñcyā abhaṅgaracanā, Fountain Music, Pune, 2006
 * Samartha vāṇī : Santa Rāmadāsasvāmīñyā abhaṅgaracanā, Fountain Music, Pune, 2006
 * Jñānadeva mhaṇe : Santa Jñāneśvarāñcyā abhaṅgaracanā, Fountain Music, Pune, 2006

Awards and recognition

 * Mewati Gharana Purasakaar
 * Asthapailu Sangeetkaar - award for all-round excellence in music direction.