Birthplace: Deoria District, Uttar Pradesh, India

Educational qualifications: PhD in music from Delhi University

Gurus: Pt. Thakur Choubey, Pt. Ajeet Bhattachary and Pt. Nandanji (disciple of legendary vocalist Pt. Omkarnath Thakur in Banaras Hindu University), guidance from Pt. Kundanlal Sharma taught him the intricacies of the 'Shyamchaurasi Gharana' of Panjab. For 8 years, he learnt the execution of complex 'Taan' patterns along with the art of professional presentation with Bharat Ratna Pandit Bhimsen Joshi.

Achievements:
Top grade artist of All India Radio, Sahitya Kala Parishad Award (Delhi 1994), Sangeet Kala Ratan honour by Matri-Udhobhan Ashram (Patana 2005), first prize in Varanasi Mandal (Sangeet Natak Academy 1996), junior fellowship (2002), senior fellowship (2009), Naad Shri (Musical Odyssey, Delhi), Puttaraj Gaurav Samman (2018), first prize in an annual music competition in Hariballabh (Jalandhar), regular performer of SPIC MACAY, empanelled artist in ICCR.

Books:
1) Manch pradershan mein kalakaron avam shrotaon ki bhumka,
2) Hindustani sangeet main purvi tthat ke raag. Many articles in journals and magazines.

Performance:
1) Sahitya Kala Parishad Yuva Mahotsav, Delhi 1995
2) 124th Hariballabh sangeet sammelen at Jalandhar 1999
3) Hazarat Amir khusro smriti music concert by sangeet kala manch Jalandhar 1999
4) Solo and lecture demonstration on performed 'Subh Savere' at national channel DD1 on 10 08 2000
5) A regular performer in A.I.R and T.V.
6) Live concerts at Varanasi, Pune, Mumbai, Madras, Delhi, Haridwar, Patna, Jalandhar and many places.

Contact: 9968407623
Email: harishtvocal@gmail.com
Website: www.panditharishtiwari.com