Monojit Datta is a professional percussionist based out of the capital city of West Bengal, Kolkata. Monojit has been an inspiration for almost every musician in the city. He is an extraordinary percussionist and besides, he also plays flute, clarinet, guitar, and keyboards. Monojit has played with veterans like Louis Banks, Remo Fernandes, and Ranjit Barrot. He also bagged the Surendra Paul award for Excellence. When he was growing up, he developed a liking for bongos, which was followed by drums, congas, timbales, guido etcetera, and maracas. By the age of 16, Monojit started performing professionally with leading setups nationwide. He formed his first Latin band – Orient Express, and then founded the Los Amigos, a Latin jazz band. Monojit Datta also conducts solo concerts and workshops, featuring many students who have shown promise. He has performed with musicians from different parts of Europe and South America.