Sounds of Banaras 5
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Sun, 04 Jun 2023, 08:00PM (IST)
 Sponsors Viewcy Sneh Arts Kolkata Sitar School Ashalata Inc Artists Supriyo Maitro ISHAN GHOSH Raghvendra narain Accompanists Pankaj Rai ANKIT KUMAR SINGH satyam rakhaulya Dr Pankaj Sharma Curator Tejaswini Vernekar
Welcome to the 5th session of the series Sounds of Banaras. This session aims to introduce young and promising artists of Banaras on Viewcy.

#1: Khyal
Artists: ISHAN GHOSH

The session begins with a Hindustani classical vocal khyal recital by Ishan Ghosh. Ishan presents Raag Shyam Kalyan, followed by a Surdas bhajan. Ishan is accompanied by Pankaj Rai (on tabla), Pankaj Sharma (on harmonium), and Satyam Rakhauliya (on tanpura).
Details of the performance:
  • Raag Shyam Kalyan
  1. Vilambit ektal : Aese banra ke bal bal jaiye
  2. Madhyalay teental : Aj ri maai chain na awe
  3. Drut ektal : Bela sanjh ki
  • Surdas bhajan : Bin gopal bairan bhai kunjay

#2: Mohan Veena
Artists: Raghvendra narain

Up next is a unique instrument, called the Mohan Veena, performed by Raghvendra Narain. The Mohan Veena, conceptualized and developed by Pt. Vishwa Mohan Bhatt, combines elements of sitar and guitar. Raghavendra is accompanied by Ankit Kumar Singh on tabla.
Details of the performance: 
  • Raag Jog 
  1. Alaap, Jod 
  2. Vilambit and madhya laya gat in Teen taal
  3. Drut in Teen taal 
  • Dhun in Raag Pilu, set in Taal Dadra

#3: Dhrupad
Artists: Supriyo Maitro

The event concludes with a traditional dhrupad recital by Supriyo Maitro. Dhrupad is an ancient genre of Indian classical music that has been passed down for generations. Supriyo is accompanied by Aditya Dip on pakhawaj.
Details of the performance: 
  • Raag Chandrakauns
  1. Alaap, Jod, Jhala
  2. Dhamar: Chalo Sakhi Aj Braj me
  3. Shivastuti in Raag Chandrakauns, set to Surfanktaal.