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

· May 22, 2019 · 11:30 am

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

· Feb 05, 2019 · 11:30 am

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

· Jan 17, 2018 · 11:30 am

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

· Jun 22, 2017 · 11:30 am

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

· Apr 04, 2017 · 10:30 am

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

· Nov 11, 2016 · 06:30 pm

Strings attached: Masters of the sarod, from 1820 to the present

In India, technology and music have evolved in tandem, each propelling the other to greater heights.

Arnab Chakrabarty

· Nov 10, 2016 · 11:30 am