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Pt. Bharat Bhushan Goswami one of the renowned Sarangi player in the field of classical music having achieved recognition and appreciation due to his remarkable dedication and efforts in the field of music. A disciple of Sarangi maestro Pt. Hanuman Prasad Mishra of Benaras Gharana, he has established himself as one of the pioneers in the music fraternity. Sarangi which is an ancient instrument he posses expertise over the nearest instrument maintaining the consistency from the age of 18 years. he has made a creative revolution in the filed of music with his enriched and enthusiastic performances in India and abroad.Brilliant and irresistible search of will and energy gives him perfection to execute his imagination through Sarangi recital. Adaptability to many styles, flexibility and traditional influence reflects in his solo performances. Organisation & elaboration and perfect balance between sound and silence are some of the significant characteristics in his recitals.

Sarangi which was originally a folk music instrument has been used in classical music from 17 century onwards. In the 19th century it was also commonly used to accompany dance performances. It’s tone is warm, rich and sometimes haunting.

Bharat Bhushan Goswami (born 1955) is an Indian sarangi player. Not only solo performances he has accompanied with prestigious musicians in India & abroad. Active & energetic Pt. Bharat Bhushan Goswami right now at the age of 60+ providing training to many Indian & foreign disciples following the traditional Guru Shishya Parampara. Some of his capable students are also receiving the scholarship for learning the intricacies of Sarangi. His performances almost adheres to the conventions of vocal performances including the organisational structure, the types of elaboration, the tempo and presentations of Khayal & Thumri compositions. He performs rare classic compositions through his sarangi recital. Opportunistic : Impact/Outcome:
 * Recital of rare Ragas and complex compositions using different strings & differential usage of 4th finger.
 * Infusion with western, Arabic, Iranian format adhering to traditional system of Sarangi.
 * Participation in Kala Utsav as an expert for NCERT in collaboration with MHRD.
 * UP Sangeet Natak Academy Award from Sangeet Natak Academy, Lucknow.
 * Awarded TOP Grade by All India Radio, New Delhi.
 * Successful Performances in various parts of the world including U.S, U.K, Belgium, South Africa, Germany, Australia etc.
 * Collaboration with SPIC MACAY, ITC Sangeet Research Academy Calcutta.
 * Performance at Tansen Samaroh, Gwalior M.P.
 * Sarangi Mahotsav, Ahmedabad.
 * Akashvani Sangeet Sammelan & National Programme of Music.
 * Brij Gaurav Samman By Shri Krishna Sewa Samiti Vrindavan.

Early life
Goswami was born in 1955 in Brindaban. He is one of the few sarangi players, which are not from a musical family. He first learned devotional music from his grandfather AmolAmolchandra ChandraGoswami. Press Clipping The near human sarangi was excellently handled by Bharat Bhushan Goswami with Pt. Rajan Sajan Mishra. Hindustan Times (Delhi) 6th Jan 1995 Sarangi maestro B.B. Goswami of Banaras Gharana enthralled the music lovers with his solos Performance at the function. Goldern Jubilee celebration of Sangeet Natak Academy(SNA) at Tata Auditorium. The Telegraph(Jamshedpur) 25th Nov 2003 B.B. Goswami gave the appropriate nuances to Savita Devi’s Voice on the Sarangi. Sunday Vani(Mauritius) 15th Feb 2004

Career
Goswami learned sarangi first from Kanhaiyalal Mishra of Varanasi. He continued then under the renowned sarangi player Hanuman Prasad Mishra. He has accompanied many vocalists and has performed on many festivals such as Sarangi Mahotsav and Tansen Samaroh. Awards • Latif Khan Samman award by M.P. Govt., Bhopal. • HU Lifetime Achievement Award – 2018 by HU Music & Films Pvt. Ltd., Delhi. • Brij Gorab Samman – 2018 by Shree Krishana Samiti (Ras Bihari Parikar), Vrindaban. • Akademi Award – 2019 by Uttar Pradesh Sangeet Natak Akademi, Lucknow. Indian Council for Cultural Relation, an organization under the administrative control of ministry of Externals Affairs Government of India, which is sponsors the visit to give cultural performances. • ICCR - Malashri Prasad 17th June 2001 to 7th July 2001 in Belgium, Holland, UK. • Embassy of India, Kathmandu festival of music 17th August 2001 to 19th August 2001. • ITC Sangeet Research Academy Calcutta with Savita Devi 26th Mar 2002. • Solo Performance in National Program of AIR, Delhi 2003. • Swarn Sangeet Samaroh 2003 – 2004 in Calcutta, Hyderabad & Jamshedpur as a soloist & Accompanist, Which is sponsored by Sangeet Natak Academy, Delhi. • ICCR - Savita Devi 13th Feb 2004 to 27thFeb 2004 in Mauritius & South Africa. • Saarc Sammellan & Saarc Summit 2004 in Bangladesh and Pakistan. • ICCR-Bhola Nath Mishra 30th Sep 2005 to 13th Oct 2005 in Germany, Austria, Spain, U.K. • Tansen Festival with Smt. Sulochana Brahaspati 2006 in Gwalior. • Solo Performances in AIR Sangeet Sammellan, Ahmadabad 2006. • ICCR - Dr. Shanno Khurana 16th April to 29th April 2008 in USA. • Spic Macay virasat tour 2009,in Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, U.P. • Sarangi Mahotsav 30th Oct 2009 to 1st Nov 2009, Ahmadabad. • Dhrupad Samaroh 28th Nov 2009 in Vrindavan ,U.P. by Sangeet Natak Academy, Delhi. • Solo Performance in Sanskardhani Sangeet Mahotsav 17 th Jan 2010,in Jabalpur. • The Gharana Festival 12th to 15th Mar 2010,Indira Gandhi National Centre For Arts, Delhi. • ICCR - Meeta Pandit 23rd Sep to 10th Oct 2010, Paris & Austria. • Thumri Festival 7th Aug 2015, Aarti Ankalekar & Uma Garg, Delhi. • ICCR - Savita Devi Jan to Feb 2012, Fiji. • ICCR - Meeta Pandit Oct to Nov 2013, Europalia India Festival, Belgium & UK. • Solo Sarangi at Darbar Festival 2014, London. • Begum Akhtar Festival 2015, Smt. Savita Devi & Bhola Nath Mishra, Sangeet Natak Academy.