Shouri Shanbhog

Started learning the art of Tabla at a tender age under the guidance of Vid.Bhaskar Hegde in his native Sagar,Shimoga.Then continued his training under his Guru Pt.Madivalayya Sali of Banaras Gharana. Right now he is learning under the guidance of his Guru,
Pt. Udayraj Karpoor, an eminent artist in today's date.

A post graduate in music from Karnatak University,Shouri has been an awardee of a Gold medal in his Bachelors degree for Tabla.He has received the prestigious "Ministry of culture's" scholarship given for young artists.

Some other certifications& awards:
* Graded artist of A.I.R Dharwad
* Recipient of Sangeet Nritya academy scholarship
* Pt.Basavaraj Bendegeri Gold medal
* Nadayogi Parwatikar scholarship
* Vidhwat from the Karnataka State board
* Wr.D.C.Pavte scholarship
* Prizes in many competitions.

Shouri has performed in many reputed platforms throughout the country as a solo player and also as an accompanying artist with many noted artists.