Anirudh Alva Changkajoti

Anirudh Alva Changkakoti, the son of Dr. Rupak Changkakoti and Sarojini Alva Changkakoti, is a young promising tabla player from Virginia. Anirudh’s love for tabla was very evident, even as a new born baby when his father was learning from Dr. Narendra Verma, disciple of the illustrious Ustad Allah Rakha of the Punjab Gharana. 

Dr. Verma started teaching Anirudh at the tender age of 3 years. Since his young age, Anirudh has won many awards of excellence in both state and national level contests in the US. Anirudh has performed across the US, Canada, Mexico and India and in prestigious venues such as the Kennedy Center. He has recorded with multiple Grammy nominated artists and even Grammy winners. He has also appeared on national television channels in India. 

Through his Guru’s referral, Anirudh has been training under the maestro, Ustad Zakir Hussain for the last 10 years.