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Arnab Chakrabarty
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In Kolkata, the inheritor of the Lucknow-Shahjahanpur gharana is trying to keep its legacy alive
Irfan Muhammad Khan’s forefathers occupied the most coveted positions in princely courts. Why then did their lineage fade into oblivion?
Arnab Chakrabarty
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How Padma Bhushan Budhaditya Mukherjee became a defining sitariya of the post-independence era
At a time when Ravi Shankar and Vilayat Khan were at the peak of their success, Mukherjee rose rapidly to the top of the Hindustani music pyramid.
Arnab Chakrabarty
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Buddhadev Dasgupta (1933-2018): A ‘renegade pupil’ explains why the sarod master was a true pioneer
The acclaimed musician, who died on Monday, paved the way for middle-class Bengalis to learn Hindustani music.
Arnab Chakrabarty
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Husna Bai: The tawaif who made Hindustani music a respectable profession for women artists
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Carnatic music: Violinist L Subramaniam’s new book looks at the 18th-century masters
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Is the 2024 Lok Sabha election India’s last chance before the point of no return?
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‘Do Aur Do Pyaar’ review: Adultery saga has a maths problem
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Arun Kashalkar: Meet the Zen master of Hindustani classical music
The singer manages to effortlessly blend three gharanas – Agra, Gwalior and Jaipur – in his singing.
Arnab Chakrabarty
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Kishori Amonkar (1932-2017): A musician of monumental sincerity
In a field where most successful musicians burn out in their 40s and 50s from complacence, the vocalist's musical growth continued unabated.
Arnab Chakrabarty
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Strings attached: My journey as a modern sarod player
An unblinking look at the creative demands, power play and commercial pressures that confront a contemporary musician.
Arnab Chakrabarty
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