Dr. Nabo Parna
Dr. Nabo Parna 
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 Classical Singer, AIR Artist, Author & Founder, Sur Shadhana Music School | |
| Full Name | Dr. Nabo Parna (Suparna) |
| Birth Place | Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Classical Singer, AIR Artist, Music Educator, Author, Poet, Composer |
| Known for | AIR Artist, Sur Shadhana Music School, Raag Bichitra, 42 Years Musical Journey, USA & India Concerts |
| Music School | Sur Shadhana Music School (NICM) Global |
| City | Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
| Experience | 42 Years |
| Website | nabo-parna |
Dr. Nabo Parna (also known as Suparna) is an Indian classical and semi-classical singer, All India Radio (AIR) artist, music educator, author, poet and composer based in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. With over 42 years of musical experience and a lifelong journey rooted in North Indian classical music, she is the founder of Sur Shadhana Music School (NICM) Global — a music institution training students across India and the world. A trained vocalist of multiple musical gharanas and traditions, she has performed at prestigious venues across India and the United States — including the Kolkata Governor House (Raj Bhavan), Delhi Doordarshan Kendra, India Habitat Centre, Google Office USA and Silicon Valley — and has been featured on All India Radio, DD Bangla, and numerous national and international television channels. She has also published books on Indian classical music including Raag Bichitra (Part 1 & 2) and is the editor of Mohini Sahitya Deep Magazine.
Early Life and Musical Journey
Dr. Nabo Parna's musical journey began at the age of 4, when she received her first musical training from her mother — a singer herself trained in the Lucknow Gharana — making her the first and most formative musical guru in her life.
As she grew, her passion for music deepened and she began formal training under some of India's most distinguished musicians:
- North Indian Classical Music (Vishnupur Gharana) — Disciple of Pt. Niharranjan Bandyopadhyay
- North Indian Classical Music (Agra Gharana) — Disciple of Pt. Dr. Arun Kashalkar
- Nazrul Geeti — Disciple of the tradition of Angurbala Devi; later under Vidushi Shipra Bose and Sri Biman Mukhopadhyay, Smt. Saha (SRA, Kolkata)
- Light Music — Disciple of Charlton Kitto; later under Music Director Sri Kalyan Sen Barat
- Western Music (Gospel) — Ongoing learning
She also attended numerous musical workshops under legendary musicians including Late Sri Sukumar Mitra, Sri Amar Pal, Sri Sushil Chattopadhyay, Smt. Dalia Rout and Smt. Maya Sen.
Education
- M.A. in Music — Classical Vocal, Bhabsangeet and Bengali Nazrul Geeti
- MBA (Finance)
- Doctorate in Music
Career
Performing Career
Dr. Nabo Parna is an accomplished All India Radio (AIR) Artist and has performed across a wide range of genres including North Indian Classical Music, Semi-Classical, Marathi Abhang, Hindi Bhajan, Bengali Nazrul Geeti, Adhunik and Folk songs.
She has shared the stage with and performed alongside legendary artists including Begum Parveen Sultana, Smt. Jaya Biswas, Smt. Shipra Bose, Pt. Hariprashad Chaurasia, Mallika Sarawai, Padmabhushan Abdul Karim Khan (107 years), Haimanti Sukla, Kalyan Sen Barat, Pt. Kumar Bose, Pt. Samar Saha, Pt. Ajay Chakraborty, Pt. Abhijit Bandyopadhyay, Srikanto Acharya and Rejwana Bony Choudhuri.
Notable Performances in India
- Kolkata Raj Bhavan (Governor House) — Live concert
- Ravindra Sadan, Nandan, Kalamandir, Nazrul Manch — Kolkata
- DD Bangla — Sakal Sakal — Live programme
- Srijan TV, Globe TV — Live performances
- Delhi Doordarshan Kendra — Live concert
- India Habitat Centre, New Delhi — Live concert
- Sammukhananda Hall, Mumbai
- Veer Savarkar Hall, Mumbai
- Ghatkari Rangayatan, Mumbai
- Simbayasis Hall, Pune
- Bal Gandharva Rangamancha, Pune
- Gandharva Mahavidyalaya Hall, Pune
Notable Performances in the USA
- Google Office, USA — Live music concert
- Live Interview — FM Radio 1515 San Francisco, USA (Radio Zindagi 1550 "Jiye Ja Jiye Ja")
- Live TV Programme, USA
- Silicon Valley's Got Talent, Saratoga, USA
- Krishna Balaram Temple, USA
- Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple, USA
- India Now 2013 Program, USA
- Durga Puja, Saraswati Puja and Rabindra Jayanti programmes, USA
- Sankriti Program, USA
Television Interviews and Appearances
Dr. Nabo Parna has been featured on numerous television channels including DD Urdu, IHD TV, ETV, ZTV Delhi, Zeal Sports and News, 24 Hours, Satwata Bengali News Channel (Kolkata), Prayaas, Shine, SabSamay TV Channel, CTN TV and Globe TV.
Sur Shadhana Music School (NICM) Global
Dr. Nabo Parna is the founder of Sur Shadhana Music School (NICM) Global — a music institution dedicated to spreading Indian classical music to students across India and worldwide. The school offers training in North Indian Classical Music, Marathi Abhang, Hindi Bhajan, Bengali Nazrul Geeti, Adhunik and Folk songs — both in-person and online (via Skype and Google Meet). Through the school, she is nurturing the next generation of musicians with deep roots in Indian classical tradition.
Voice Training and Grooming Services
Dr. Nabo Parna offers specialised voice training and grooming services including voice training, speech therapy, training for perfect pronunciation and training for a melodious voice — helping students and professionals develop their vocal capabilities.
Publications
- Raag Bichitra (Part 1 & 2) — Books on Indian classical music (Meditation For Soul), published by her gurus Kalyan Sen Barat and Rani Kar
- Alankar (Part 1) — Published to spread Indian classical music globally
- Poetry book — Published work in literature
- Mohini Sahitya Deep Magazine — Serving as Editor
- Writing contributions to various magazines globally
Awards and Recognition
- Doctorate in Music
- Lifetime Achievement Award
- Nation's Pride Award
- Rashtriya Gold Medalist Award
- Kala Aakar Achievers Award
- Rabindra Ratna Purashkar
- Rastra Bhushan Award
- Indian Icon Award
- Inan Excellency Award
- Bhartiya Ratna Samman
- Achiever's Award as Great Classical Singer — Kalakar Foundation, Delhi
Vision and Goals
Dr. Nabo Parna's vision is to educate people about Indian classical music across the world and promote India's rich cultural heritage and traditions through the universal language of music. She believes that music is a powerful bridge between cultures and a path to peace and brotherhood — and is committed to passing this legacy to the next generation through Sur Shadhana Music School and her published works.
Online Presence
- Website — Dr. Nabo Parna
- Music School Website — Sur Shadhana Music School
- Facebook — Dr. Nabo Parna
- Facebook Group — Sur Shadhana Music School
- YouTube — Dr. Nabo Parna — Classical Singer