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Satyajit Talwalkar | Dhir Dhir - Kya Baat Hai
Let's journey back in time to Darbar Festival 2022 when we were graced by the exceptional talent of Satyajit Talwalkar who performed a tabla solo.
Learn more about the music:
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Parveen Sultana | Thumri in Mishra Bhairavi
This thumri in Mishra Bhairavi is an incredible rendition by Begum Parveen Sultana. Beginning on a slow lilt, this romantic piece features the best vocal nuances of Begum Sultana. It is a spellbinding rendition that showcases her Patiala gayaki as well as features the most youthful vibrance that ...
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Ustad Shahid Parvez Khan | Raag Yaman
Watch the unparalleled sitar of Ustad Shahid Parvez Khan as he performs Raag Yaman at the 2018 Darbar Festival. Recorded on 28th October at the Barbican Theatre, London.
Musicians:
- Ustad Shahid Parvez Khan (sitar)
- Ojas Adhiya (tabla)Raag Yaman; Thaat: Kalyan; Samay: Evening
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Ustad Bahauddin Dagar & Pelva Naik | Raag Vardhani
In India, the opulent courts of the Islamic sultans between the 13th and 16th centuries resonated with dhrupad music. ‘Beenkars’ (veena players) held as much precedence as the vocalists and often engaged in duets, enthralling a court full of discerning listeners.
The first historical duet betwee...
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What is a Tanpura? | Kaushiki Chakraborty Explains
Patiala singer Kaushiki Chakraborty discusses the role of the tanpura, ubiquitous as the rich sonic backdrop to Indian classical performances of the North and South.
Kaushiki Chakraborty’s astonishing vocal technique is the result of years of intense training. She spent much of her childhood liv...
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Pandit Suresh Talkwalker | Ensemble
If you have ever attended a tabla solo concert or seen a percussion ensemble perform, it is time you dropped your existing notions. Pandit Suresh Talwalkar’s unmatched presentation of the tabla and its vast capabilities as a musical instrument will cause a paradigm shift in your perception. We ar...
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Pandit Yogesh Samsi | Tabla Solo
A sublime tabla solo by the fantastic Pandit Yogesh Samsi from Darbar Festival 2013.
Musicians:
- Pandit Yogesh Samsi (Tabla)
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Satyajit Talwalkar | Tabla Solo
Talwalkar tabla playing has created a unique signature sound from the musical rhythmic patterns to lightning speed virtuoso improvisations and compositions – a true master of the tabla at the top of his creative musical ability and power. He learnt his art from his father, the legendary Pandit Su...
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S3 EP2 | Pandit Kushal Das
Das bridges the different styles of the Senia Maihar and Etawah gharanas providing a unique hybrid style. His rendering the popular afternoon Raag Bhimpalasi reflects his intense use of phrases interwoven to the strict raga framework which comes to a steady climax through speed and dexterity of t...
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Parveen Sultana | Raag Puriya Dhanashree
Watch Parveen Sultana's incredible Raag Puriya Dhanashree at the 2018 Darbar Festival, recorded on 28th October at the Barbican Theatre, London.
Musicians:
- Parveen Sultana (khayal, vocal)
- Tanmay Deochake (harmonium)
- Mukhandraj Deo (tabla)
- Srutti Suresan (tanpura)
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Pandit Ajoy Chakraborty | Directors Cut
Recorded at Darbar Festival 2006 on 4th April at the Phoenix Theatre, Leicester.
Musicians:
- Pandit Ajoy Chakraborty (khayal)
- Chiranjib Chakraborty (harmonium)
- Subhankar Banerjee (tabla)
- Kaviraj Singh (tanpura)Music Pieces:
- Thumri in Mishra Charukeshi
- Dadra
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Eeshar Singh | Full Concert
An instrument brought into the Indian classical form by Pandit Shivkumar Sharma half a century ago, his student Harjinder Matharu has produced one of the finest young Bradford born emerging young talents, Eeshar Singh. Darbar is proud to present his first major London concert. Singh’s musical mat...
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Rajrupa Chowdhury | Full Concert
Chowdhury is one of India’s finest and mature sarod maestro making her UK debut. Indulge in the deep lilting and sound that pull on your heart strings. Chowdhury explores the depth of ragas as trained and gifted by her teachers Siddhartha Roy Chowdhury, Pandit Ajay Sinha Roy and Prof. Sanjoy Ban...