Rajib Karmakar is one of the leading Sitar exponents in the World today. From a young age, Rajib displayed an innate talent for the arts. His love for music, particularly the sitar, became evident as he dedicated countless hours to mastering the instrument. He received expert guidance from some of the most renowned gurus in the field, including his father Pt. Durgadas Karmakar, Ustad Ghulam Akbar Khan, and Pt. Ramdas Chakravarty, which helped him hone his abilities and broaden his understanding of traditional Indian music.
Rajib’s talent extends beyond music, as he is also an accomplished composer and producer. He has a unique ability to blend traditional elements with contemporary sounds, creating captivating compositions that transcend cultural boundaries. He has played and has been featured in various movies and T.V. shows for Disney, Warner Bros., Sony, Universal, A&E Network and many more. He has collaborated and performed with some of the top musicians like Herb Alpert, Beck, Chris Martin, Sandeep Das, Kayhan Kalhor, Wu Tong and many others throughout the globe. He has performed in iconic venues like Shrine Auditorium, Lincoln Center, Walt Disney Concert hall, National Arts Center, Straz Center and has given lectures at various schools, colleges and universities like Harvard University, Butler University, Dartmouth University, UCLA, CalArts, UC Berkley, Brandeis University and many others.
In addition to his musical endeavors, Rajib is also a dedicated educator. He believes in sharing his knowledge and experiences with aspiring musicians, mentoring them to unlock their full potential. Through workshops, lectures and masterclasses he has touched the lives of many aspiring artists, nurturing their talents and guiding them on their own creative journeys. He is currently the Artistic director of Los Angeles International Music and Arts Academy and President of LAIMA Foundation.
