Raag-Rasa-Anubhava -- Exploring the Soul of Hindusthani Music

Through the expansive depths of Khayal compositions...to the lyrical grace of Thumri and the devotional warmth of Bhajan, the program will unfold with rarely presented afternoon ragas in the likes of Bhimpalasri & Multani...and many more...demonstrating the structure, mood, poetry and philosophy behind each Raga. This concert will seek to create a bridge between tradition and understanding...where listening becomes experience and experience becomes Rasa (the sentiment and philosophy behind each Raga). 

Come...immerse yourself...in Raga, Bhava (colors) and Anubhava (realization) beyond borders...beyond language! 

Please arrive at 2:00 pm or shortly thereafter so that everyone can be comfortably seated. The first part of the program will start promptly at 2:30 pm at which point gates will be closed and no late comers can be accommodated. The first part of the program will consist of folk songs, Tagore songs, Bengali pop songs and semi-classicals -- presented by Sri Sumanta (Ronnie) Mukherjee. Sumanta is classically trained but has chosen to presnet lighter songs as a contrast to the main program. He will be singing for an hour -- followed by a tea break. At 4:00 pm our main program will begin with Sri Supriyo Dutta. Supriyo will sing until 6:00 pm with some narrations in between. 

Supriyo will accompanied by Sri Mallar Goswami (rhythm) and Sri Anirban Bhattacharya (harmonium). 

Sumanta will be accompanied by Sri Debu Nayak (rhythm).