ALBUM AWARDS
BHUMIKA
GLOBAL MUSIC AWARD – COMPOSING
INDEPENDENT MUSIC AWARD – FACEOFF
CANADIAN FOLK MUSIC AWARDS – NOMINATED FOR BEST WORLD GROUP AND BEST INSTRUMENTAL
MUSIC VIDEO SELECTIONS AND AWARDS
ARTISTIC AWARDS & NOMINATIONS
Musician, composer, and teacher Ritesh Das, founder of the Toronto Tabla Ensemble, has brought his unique musical heritage and vision to Canadian audiences for 25 years, through his recordings, performances and his tireless dedication to training future generations in the South Asian musical tradition at his tabla academy in Toronto.
GRANT’S DESI ACHIEVERS AWARDS 2018: A CELEBRATION OF EXCELLENCE
RITESH DAS Juno-nominated tabla virtuoso Ritesh Das founded the Toronto Tabla Ensemble in 1991 and has toured Canada many times as well as touring Australia and Europe. He was awarded the Roy Thomson Hall Award of Recognition and has served on the music committee of the Toronto Arts Council. Ritesh wanted to bring whole communities together through his music. He tells his students not to run after money or fame. “Go after the art form and success will follow. Don’t learn something to impress others, satisfy yourself.”
2000 JUNO Nomination
