Ashok Roy

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Ashok Roy
Born1936
Dehradun
Died2007
InstrumentsSarod

Ashok Roy (1936-2007) was an Indian born musician based in Australia. Described as a "world class performer and inspiring teacher" Roy played the sarod.[1] His solo album The Night Ragas was nominated for 1997 ARIA Award for Best World Music Album.[2]

Roy was the head of music department at The Doon School, an independent all-boys' school in Dehradun from 1977 till 1988.[3][4]

Discography[]

  • Master of the Sarod (1994) - Larrikin Records
  • The Night Ragas (1996) - Larrikin Records

References[]

  1. ^ Sherrard, Oonagh (2 June 2014), "Ashok Roy, the Indian musical guru who lived in Australia", Radio National, ABC
  2. ^ "ARIA Awards. Best World Music Album", Australian Recording Industry Association
  3. ^ http://www.doonschool.com/weekly/Feb%2024%202007.pdf
  4. ^ https://ptashokroy.wordpress.com/
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