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Avra Banerjee is an Indian-born classical musician, composer, and sarod player based in Perth, Western Australia. Known for his mastery in blending Indian classical music with global and contemporary forms, he is a prolific recording artist and a prominent figure in world music fusion.
Biography
[edit]Avra Banerjee is the son of the noted theatre personality Asit Bandopadhyay, who was a co-founder of the renowned theatre group Nandikar. Avra was born and raised in Kolkata, India, alongside his twin brother Abir Banerjee.
Later in life, Avra Banerjee relocated to Australia, where he currently lives in Perth with his wife Nabanita and their son Aranya. Alongside his career in music, he holds a senior leadership position in the information technology sector. Avra has built a multifaceted artistic profile, blending traditional Indian classical music with contemporary world music styles, and has gained recognition both in India and internationally.
Early life and training
[edit]Avra Banerjee received early training under the guidance of the late Prof. Dhyanesh Khan, and later became a disciple of the legendary Ustad Aashish Khan. His training in the Maihar Gharana tradition has shaped his approach to both performance and composition.
Musical career
[edit]Avra Banerjee has released over 67 original singles across genres, including Indian classical, fusion, ghazals, Sufi, and Hindi contemporary music. His work spans multiple languages such as Hindi, Urdu, Bengali, and English.
He has collaborated with several renowned artists including Hariharan, Pt. Swapan Chaudhuri, Ustad Taufiq Qureshi, Ustad Rashid Khan, Talat Aziz, Mahalakshmi Iyer, George Brooks, Purbayan Chatterjee, Shashank Subramaniam, Ambi Subramaniam and many others.
Avra Banerjee's work has received appreciation from eminent musicians such as Ustad Zakir Hussain, L. Subramaniam, Louiz Banks, Pt. Vishwa Mohan Bhatt, Shankar Mahadevan, and Shubha Mudgal, in addition to several artists he has collaborated with.
Banerjee is the founder of two world music ensembles:
- Ragamorphism (India)
- SwaraSynthesis (Australia)
Key projects
[edit]- Manoyatri – The Mind Voyager (2023)
- Roohani Ishq (2024)
- Suron Ki Sayen (2024)
- Melody of Memories (2024)
- Swar Lahari (2025)
- Echoes Across Continent (2025)
Awards and recognition
[edit]- Clef Music Award (India)
- ArtistAloud Awards by Hungama Music
- InterContinental Music Awards (2024)
- Global Music Awards (2023)
- Jaipur International Film Festival (2024)
Other notable mentions as awardee, nominee and finalist in several various platforms, such as:
Avra Banerjee has received multiple international and national recognitions for his work in Indian classical and world music. In 2023, he was honored by the Global Music Awards for his album *Manoyatri*.[1] He also won the LIT Music Award in the same year under the Best World Music category.[2] In 2024, he was declared a winner at the InterContinental Music Awards in the Best of Asia – Asian Pop category.[3] His achievements were further recognized by the Indian Music Awards presented by Hungama Music,[4] the Clef Music Awards,[5] and the World Artistry Music Awards.[6] He was also one of the honorees at the One Earth Music Awards,[7] and his song was screened at the Jaipur International Film Festival in 2025 for music contribution in film.[8] Other awards deserve a mention are - Akademia Music Awards, Clouzine International Music Award, X-Posing Music Award, ISSA Award, WEA Award, Josie Music Award, World Music Festival, Global Film and Music Festival USA, Mumbai International Film Festival (Music Category), as well as multiple recognitions from international songwriting competitions across the USA, UK, Australia, and other global forums.
Avra Banerjee's 2023 album *Manoyatri: The Mind Voyager* was reviewed by major outlets such as Songlines,[9] Rolling Stone India,[10] and the Times of India,[11]. His 2024 project *Chasing the Unknown* was reviewed by Music Review World,[12] while his 2025 album *Swar Lahari* was featured in Songlines,[13] World Music Central,[14] and Music Review World.[15] Banerjee was also featured in Lazie Indie Magazine,[16] and profiled by the InterContinental Music Awards in their “Star Spot” series as a composer across genres including world music, sufi, and rock-pop.[17]
Other roles
[edit]Avra Banerjee is a voting member of the Recording Academy (GRAMMY Awards). Outside of music, he holds a senior executive role in the information technology industry. He resides in Perth, Australia, with his wife and son, both of whom are also active in music and education.
Artistic philosophy
[edit]Avra Banerjee views music as both a spiritual and intellectual pursuit. His compositions often incorporate unconventional rhythmic cycles, multi-modal melodic structures, and a commitment to emotional authenticity and experimentation.
Discography
[edit]Studio albums
[edit]- Manoyatri: The Mind Voyager (2023) – Global fusion project featuring Swapan Chaudhuri, Taufiq Qureshi, Mahalakshmi Iyer, George Brooks, Purbayan Chatterjee, Ambi Subramaniam, Rhythm Shaw and others.[18]
- Melody of Memories (2024) – Blending ghazals, Sufi and classical compositions. Collaborators include Hariharan, Ustad Rashid Khan, George Brooks, and others.[19]
- Swar Lahari (2025) – World-fusion album featuring feat. Shashank Subramanyam, Ambi Subramani and others.
- Echoes Across Continents (2025) – A cross-cultural instrumental album recorded with international collaborators spanning Australia, India, and Europe.[20]
- Roohani Ishq (2024) – A romantic/contemporary Sufi album with contemporary soundscape.[21]
Summary
[edit]- Released **7 albums** and over **65 singles** as of mid‑2025 - Genres include Indian classical, world fusion, Ghazal, Sufi, and instrumental compositions.
Avra Banerjee’s discography is available on major platforms like Spotify,[22] Apple Music,[23] and Amazon Music.[24]
References
[edit]- ^ "Global Music Awards – September 2023 Honorees". Global Music Awards. Retrieved 2025-07-29.
- ^ "2023 LIT Music Awards Winner: Avra Banerjee – Manoyatri". LIT Music Awards. Retrieved 2025-07-29.
- ^ "Avra Banerjee – InterContinental Music Awards Winner". InterContinental Music Awards. Retrieved 2025-07-29.
- ^ "Indian Music Awards 2024 – Hungama". Hungama. Retrieved 2025-07-29.
- ^ "Clef Music Awards 2024 – Winners". Radio and Music. Retrieved 2025-07-29.
- ^ "World Artistry Music Awards – 2024 Results (Season 3)". World Artistry Music. Retrieved 2025-07-29.
- ^ "One Earth Music Awards – Winners". One Earth Awards. Retrieved 2025-07-29.
- ^ "Jaipur International Film Festival 2025 – Official Selections and Awards". JIFF India. Retrieved 2025-07-29.
- ^ "Review – Manoyatri: The Mind Voyager". Songlines. Retrieved 2025-07-29.
- ^ "Review Rundown July 2023: Avra Banerjee – Manoyatri". Rolling Stone India. 27 July 2023. Retrieved 2025-07-29.
- ^ "Avra Banerjee's new album 'Manoyatri' blends Hindustani classical with world music". Times of India. 2023-05-12. Retrieved 2025-07-29.
- ^ "Avra Banerjee – Chasing The Unknown (Album Review)". Music Review World. 20 October 2024. Retrieved 2025-07-29.
- ^ "Review – Swar Lahari by Avra Banerjee". Songlines. Retrieved 2025-07-29.
- ^ "Avra Banerjee Weaves Time, Tradition, and World Fusion in Swar Lahari". World Music Central. 17 May 2025. Retrieved 2025-07-29.
- ^ "Avra Banerjee – Swar Lahari (Album Review)". Music Review World. 26 April 2025. Retrieved 2025-07-29.
- ^ "Avra Banerjee Feature – Lazie Indie Magazine". Lazie Indie Magazine. Retrieved 2025-07-29.
- ^ "Star Spot with Avra Banerjee – InterContinental Music Awards". InterContinental Music Awards. 29 March 2025. Retrieved 2025-07-29.
- ^ "Impressive Sarod Maestro Avra Banerjee's 'Manoyatri'". Lifoti. Retrieved 28 July 2025.
- ^ "Avra Banerjee's remarkable convergence of ghazals, Sufi sounds and instrumental pieces". World Music Central. 15 October 2024. Retrieved 28 July 2025.
- ^ "Avra Banerjee bridges continents with his latest instrumental album". Jazz-Jazz. Retrieved 28 July 2025. [dead link]
- ^ "Avra Banerjee releases Roohani Ishq". Music Review World. Retrieved 28 July 2025. [dead link]
- ^ "Avra Banerjee – Spotify". Spotify. Retrieved 2025-07-29.
- ^ "Avra Banerjee – Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 2025-07-29.
- ^ "Avra Banerjee – Amazon Music". Amazon Music. Retrieved 2025-07-29.
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