Tabla virtuoso Enayet Hossain hails from a musical family with deep ties to Indian classical music. His grandfather, the late Ustad Kader Buksh, was renowned as one of India’s foremost musicologists and musicians. Enayet, who learned the tabla from his father, Ustad Hamid Hossain, a respected music teacher and performer in the United States, represents a new generation of musicians trained outside of India. A versatile tabla performer, Enayet is equally adept at accompanying North Indian classical music, instrumental music, and light classical genres such as thumri, ghazal, and dadra, while also delivering captivating solo performances. With over 50 compact disc recordings to his name, Tabla virtuoso Enayet Hossain has showcased his artistry to audiences worldwide.
Enayet began his musical journey at a young age, accompanying some of India’s top musicians, including Ustad Vilayat Khan, Ustad Salamat Ali Khan, Pandit Jasraj, Shujaat Khan, and Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan. Growing up in the United States, he represents a unique blend of traditional artistry and modern global exposure. Enayet has made significant contributions to Indian music in America and has been recognized with citations from the state of Maryland, as well as a grant for artist residency. He has also been featured in numerous newspapers as a leading tabla artist.
In addition to his musical expertise, Enayet studied Computer Science in college, blending technology with his artistry to create groundbreaking products in Indian music. His CD-ROM, Tabla Volume 1: A Journey Into Eastern Percussion, was critically acclaimed and widely used in musicology programs worldwide. Together with his close associate Anjan Chattopadhyay, Enayet later co-created Sangeetpedia, a multimedia encyclopedia of Indian music that has become an invaluable resource for future generations.
In 2013, Enayet formed the Indian-Jazz Fusion group Melodic Intersect, collaborating with rising Indian classical and fusion artists from around the world to create a unique sound in the fusion music genre. His albums have earned recognition in the 57th and 58th Grammy Awards, along with a nomination for Best World Music Album at the 14th Annual Independent Music Awards. Enayet’s work has also consistently charted in the top 10 on the CMJ charts in the United States.
As one of the few Indian musicians to be an active voting member of the Recording Academy, Enayet plays an integral role in the Grammy Awards. Discover more about Enayet’s musical journey through his group Melodic Intersect and his record label Aimrec. Explore his full catalog of releases in his discography.
Enayet is also the founder of the newly launched streaming platform Mela Music, which aims to present ragas based on your location, ensuring they are played during the right prahar or time cycle. This innovative platform seeks to enhance the listening experience by aligning the ancient wisdom of Indian classical music with modern technology, offering a personalized and authentic musical journey for users.