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Cyrus Tata: Kolkata's Versatile Music Legend

Cyrus Tata: Kolkata's Versatile Music Legend
From rock to Rabindrasangeet, Parsi guitarist Cyrus Tata has left his mark on Kolkata’s music scene · scroll.in

Cyrus Tata is a talented guitarist from Kolkata who has made a big impact on the city's music scene.

He started playing guitar as a kid and quickly became part of famous bands and orchestras.

He worked with many well-known musicians and even helped with movies.

Cyrus played many types of music, from rock to traditional Indian songs.

He also taught music and made meditation music.

Even though he's not as famous as some others, the people he worked with think he's amazing.

Now, he plays music just for fun and enjoys gypsy jazz.

Key facts

Full Name
Cyrus Tata
Birth Year
1952
Primary Instruments
Guitar, Banjo, Mandolin, Slide Guitar
Notable Collaborations
Ananda Shankar, Usha Uthup, Mrinal Sen
Education
La Martinière School, St Xavier’s College, Calcutta
Notable Bands
High Noon, The Sound
Current Pursuits
Gypsy Jazz, Meditation Music
Legacy
Pioneer of Rock and Rabindrasangeet Fusion in Kolkata

Quotes

Tanusree Shankar

Dancer-choreographer and wife of Ananda Shankar

“He is an underrated madhatter. He has a fantastic ear…He possesses a rare combination of unique style, creative originality, and a thoughtful approach to fitting ideas into song arrangements. No flash. No overplaying. It requires a lot of musical maturity.”
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“Cyrus is who I would call a consummate musician. I have always had a lot of respect for his style of playing. There were times I felt nobody could strum the guitar the way he did.”
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