journey
Born on 29th May 1992 in Deogarh, Odisha, India, his first and foremost interest of inclination in Music came directly from his home, Initially learnt music from his mother, who was the founder of his journey in Music. Since childhood he was influenced with Bhajans and Hindustani Classical music by listening them at home, due to which he indulged himself to a core training of music.
After graduation in Physics, he moved to Bhubaneswar for completion of post diploma in Industrial Safety Engineering to seek more opportunities in the same field. But music being his first love, he pursued his career in music.
He got his Hindustani Music training from Pt. Devendra Narayan Sathpathy and Sri Anol Chatterjee. He is highly influenced with Bhajan Samrat Padmashree Anup Jalota Ji and Padma Vibhushan Pandit Hari Prasad Chaurasia Ji & other legends of Hindustani classical music. He imbibed the musical and vocal excellence from the famous singer Padmashri Anup Jalota being his “Guru” in Mumbai.
L.Nitesh Kumar shared stage with his master Padmashree Anup Jalota also sung many duet Bhajans with him & other Legendary singers of India. Legendary music director Sanjayraj Gaurinandan met L.Nitesh in a Bhajan concert, After listening to him, he was very impressed in his singing and given him the first break, L.Nitesh Kumar sung for many popular music label of India like T-Series, Shamaroo Music, World Wide Records, Ultra Music, Wings Music, Gobindas Music etc. He is interested in Music Composing & directing, along with passion of playing various musical instruments like Harmonium,Flute,Tabla, Piano, and so on.
Moreover, he is a National Scholar in Hindustani Classical Vocal Music recognised by Ministry of Culture, New Delhi.
TALEEM
- Initial training under Guru Rajendra Behera at Deogarh for 2 years.
- Received Special Guidance in Guru Sishya Parampara from Guru Shri Pt. Debendra Narayan Sathpathy in Gwalior Style of singing for 5 years (2013-18) at Bhubaneswar.
- Destiny led him to the feet of Bhajan Samrat Anup Jalota ji, the legendary Bhajan & Ghazal maestro and deserving recipient of the prestigious Padmashri award, under whose strict but loving guidance spanning 5 years, He was rigorously trained in the finest nuances of Sham Chowrasi Gharana of Punjab & Lernt the deep aesthetics of Indian Devotional Music.
- Alongside receiving training from Shri Anol Chatterjee (Kolkata) & Shri Sachin More (Mumbai).
- He holds a Master Degree in Music & continuing research in music.
awards & recognition
- Awarded with National Senior Scholar in the field of Hindustani Vocal Music from Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India, New Delhi.
- "Excellence Award" from Hanumat Kripa Sangeet Kala Sahitya Manch, Lucknow, Uttarpradesh.
- “Swar Samrat” Award from RCM Jagannath temple trust, Bhubaneswar.(2016)
- “Swar Vitan” Award, Bhubaneswar in Year 2015
- Awarded at State Youth Festival 2015 & 2016.
- “Mu Hero Mu Odisha” Award from government of Odisha. (2018).
- “Mu Hero Mu Odisha” Awrded by Chief Minister of Odisha.(2019)
- Felicitated at Solapur fest 2019, Maharashtra.
- Felicitated at Shree Krishna Janmashtami festival at Navi mumbai, Maharashtra. (ISCKON)
- Awarded at Nayagarh Mohatshav, Odisha.
- Awarded at Durban, South Africa.
- Currently imparting music training to students in Gurukul of Padmashri Anup Jalota, also through online mode to abroad Students.
Stage Performances & Works
- Whole Night Classical Programme, Bhubaneswar.
- CCRT, New Delhi.
- Nayagarh Mohatsav. Odisha.
- Puna club, Pune. Maharashtra.
- Rama krishna math, Mumbai.
- Nehru centre, worli,Mumbai
- Prabodhankar thackray hall, Mumbai.
- Solapur Fest.Thane. Maharashtra.
- RathYatra Bhajan Samaroha, JagannathPuri Dham.
- Izulu theatre, Sibaya, Durban, South Africa
- Umizinto Town hall, South Africa.
- Gahazal Mehfil, Dubai.
- Performed and felicitated in various place in India i.e. Kolkata, Mumbai, Pune, Delhi, Rajastan etc.
- Sang Bhajans for leading TV Channels in odisha.
- Shared stage with Padmashri & Bhajan Samrat Anup Jalota, Padmashree Anuradha Pawdual and many renowned artists of Nation.
- Accompanied with renowned artists like Vidushi Anuradha Pal, Sri T.M.Krishna, Shri Mukund Dev etc.
- Recorded a beautiful bhajan in odia language with Padmashri Bhajan samrat Dr Anup Jalota.
- Recorded many duet bhajans with Padmashri Anup Jalota & Padmashri Dr. Suresh Wadkar.
- Sang for leading music company label of india like, T-Series , Shemaroo Music , Ultra music, Wings music, Worldwide Records, Gobindas etc.
- You can also listen to L. Nitesh kumar on All digital Music stores like iTunes, Gaana, Jiosaavn, Hungama, Apple Music, Spotify, Wynk Music, Amazon Music, Deezer, Youtube Music & etc
- His fortay in singing is Bhajans, Ghazals, Thumri, Hindustani Classical, for which he has done more than 1000 Programs all over India & abroad.
- Aside by, owned a Music Studio in Mumbai name “9 Frequencies”, as have an interest in Programming and Music Composing.
- L.Nitesh Kumar has a Record Label of his own, named "9 Frequencies Records"
- He has a YouTube Channel “L. Nitesh Kumar” where he is trying to connect with audience through his music. Also YouTube Declared L. Nitesh Kumar’s Youtube Channel a Verified Official Artist Channel.