Taking it further
Madan Oak is a disciple of the
world-renowned Santoor Maestro Padma Vibhushan Pandit Shivkumar Sharma. He has
been studying Indian classical music for over 25 years. He has won several
college and University level awards in Classical music competitions and is
recipient of the 1986 All India Radio (AIR) Best Instrumentalist National
award. He was felicitated with a “Kala-Gaurav” award in December 2012 in Pune,
India and "Guru-Satkar" recognition by Pt. Hridaynath Mangeshkar in March 2014.
He has given many concerts in USA, UK,
Switzerland, India, Dubai and Abu Dhabi and on the All India Radio Pune Station
on several occasions. Apart from playing Santoor, he is also a gifted light
music vocalist and is also involved in promoting Indian classical music. He has
headed several Indian organizations.
Living in America for more than 21 years
leading in IT Business, Madan has been featured on TV programs, various venues
like IndiaFest-99, India Association of Southeast Texas, Lata Mangeshkar
Foundation, Bay Area Maharashtra Mandal, Basant Bahar 2003 / 2012,San Francisco
World Music Festival 2003, local public Channel KMVT-15, Brihan Maharashtra
Mandal 2005 / 2007 and many more.
Madan released his first classical music
album on July 31st, 2010 at the hands of the respected Veena Sahastrabuddhe, a
highly regarded Indian classical music vocalist. The name of the album is
"Moonlit Strings", the album contents classical raga Rageshri
presented by Madan on Santoor accompanied by Abhiman Kaushal on Tabla. This
album is available for purchase on iTunes for download or from Madan's website
for his academy www.shatatantri.com. The album was blessed and endorsed by his
Guru Pt. Shivkumar Sharma.
To give exposure of Indian classical
Music and Dance to local bay area
California children, Madan started an academy of Indian classical music
and dance by the name of Shatatantri Media in 2006, where students get an opportunity to learn
Indian music and dances from well known musicians and teachers. The academy is
affiliated with Gandharva Mahavidyalaya of Pune India and conducts Indian classical
music certification examinations.
"Mastering a musical instrument with one hundred strings is not everyone's cup of tea. To perfect the art of playing it with the kind of dexterity that not only brings great joy but also holds a spellbound audience craving for more takes years of dedication and hard work. On Saturday, March 10, 2007, Madan Oak showed the music enthusiasts in the bay area exactly what I am talking about. "
"A gifted Santoor player, Madan Oak performed at Sanatan Dharma Kendra, at the fourth concert hosted by Sangeet Dhwani (www.sangeetdhwani.com). A student of Pt. Shiv Kumar Sharma, Madan is a well-known artist and teacher of Santoor. He chose Raga Madhuvanti, and for almost an hour, treated the audience to an elaborate alaap, jod and jhala. His skillful playing, in particular the number of notes he can draw out of a single vibration without losing the melody, came across crisp and clear in every beautiful sequence he produced while elaborating the raga."
"His music is soul touching, highly melodic in nature and full of blissful expression, the sound of his Santoor has been praised by many acclaimed Indian music stalwarts"
"His Santoor sounds the best quality and purity"
"Very nice Santoor recital by Madan Oak"
Here are links to some of Madan's recent live concerts available on you tube.
Madan live at a house concert in Zurich, Switzerland
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZbKcmz_NfYhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZbKcmz_NfY
Madan live at Basant Bahar concert in Milpitas CA, USA with Salar Nadar on Tabla
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_3QYs3mzjE
For more information please contact Madan Oak Email:madanoak@aol.com
Phone: (925)-556-9611 (Residence) (925)-413-8875 (Cell)
5760 Newfields Lane, Dublin California 94568 USA
posted by Madan Oak at 8:07 AM
7 Comments:
Hello Sir,
I am great fan of Santoor...I too play santoor but just for my pleasure, I really regret that I could not learn it properly. I always wanted to learn properly but....anyways....nice to see your blog!
Best Regards,
Birju Shah
I heard Madan Oak playing in the AT&T OASIS' Diwali event.
I knew that he played the Santoor, but I was very suprised at his mastery of the instrument!
It was a truly masterful performance, and the music produced was very beautiful. For the space of the concert I was transported to a different, more melodious world!
It was totally amazing experince to have an oppurtunity to witness such a wonderful and melodies concert given by you. Santoor is such a gentle intrument, even tuning the intrument takes lots of years of experince. I really didn't know how the time passed. It was great seeing you playing with such an ease,which shows years of hard work and complete dedication, and depth of the knowledge of Indian classical music. I have been in Pt. Shivkumar Sharma's concert in 2005, you sure reminded us of him.
Keep up with great work. Looking forward for yours upcoming events
Best regards
Madhu
For me it was the first time that I ever heard Santoor live. It was a wonderful experience for both me and my husband to listen to such a melodious concert given by you.
You were amazing and hope to hear you again.
keep up your dedication towards the music
Regards
Neetu
I had the rare opportunity recently of sitting next to Madan while he gave a brilliant performance on the santoor. I was completely mesmerized by his command of this instrument with nearly 100 strings and his unique ability to produce exceptionally melodic & refreshing music on the santoor. It was truly fascinating to see him improvise, add more complexity to, as well as increase the rhythmic pace of his musical piece. The tabla accompaniment complemented the santoor with just the right level of intensity and demonstrated a musical synergy that was truly enjoyable. I have had the opportunity to see Pandit Shivkumar Sharma in concert on numerous occasions over the last 30years. Madan’s style & rhythmic brilliance was very reminiscent of Pandit Shivkumar’s elegance on the santoor and clearly reflected his influence on Madan. We are truly very fortunate to have an artist of the caliber of Madan Oak in the San Francisco Bay Area and should make it a point to see him in concert during his next performance.
when I am listening you playing Santoor, I feel like flying up in clouds like a bird and watching the world from the sky. What an awesome feeling which I like to be. Good job Madan. Make people fly like birds and enjoy while listening to your music.
The performance last weekend in Milpitas was marvelous - just superb. Thanks.
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