There’s something truly special about live performances that connect you to the artist’s journey. Which is also why we’re always on the lookout for soulful events happening in the city. This time around, we’re here to tell you about a recital featuring Ajoy Chakrabarty, that will be your chance to experience magic. He will be accompanied by his talented disciples Brajeswar Mukherjee and Ayesha Mukherjee, ready to take you on a soulful journey through different music forms, mostly, Hindustani & Carnatic traditions. With a stellar ensemble featuring Yogesh Samsi on tabla, Ajay Joglekar on harmonium, and Amaan Hussain on sarangi, you will experience music in its purest form.
Ajoy Chakrabarty isn’t just any name in the Hindustani music industry. Having trained under legends like Jnan Prakash Ghosh and Carnatic virtuoso M. Balamurali Krishna, as well as icons of the Patiala gharana, his style spans across khayal and Tarana to thumri, bhajans, and Rabindra sangeet. Not only this, his passion for teaching has led him to groom the next generation of vocalists through his work at ITC-SRA & Shrutinandan in Kolkata.
This recital will be a blend of rich tradition and innovation. Ajoy Chakrabarty and his disciples narrate a story together. The usage of dhrupad, khayal, thumri, bhajan, and tillana in a soulful expression is bound to leave you speechless.
So, mark your calendars and get ready to immerse yourself in an evening of soothing melodies and rhythms that celebrate the timeless beauty of Indian music. Trust us, you’ll leave with a heart full of music and memories that linger long after.
The National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA), one of India’s premier cultural institutions, commenced its annual classical music festival, Citi NCPA Aadi Anant's 13th edition in December in Mumbai. Each year, the festival brings together the musical legacies of some of the most revered names in Indian Music, making it one of the country’s most coveted classical music experience. The guru-shishya tradition, so elemental to Indian classical music, has been the central focus of the Citi NCPA Aadi Anant festival, which also continues to be a thriving platform for innovation within tradition.
Where: Music Academy, Chennai
When: Friday, 24 Jan, 2025
LBB Tip: Arrive early for the best seats and get ready to lose yourself in the music!
