Pandit Ajoy Chakrabarty, the esteemed Padma Bhushan awardee, the living legend, guru and master musician, returns to the United Kingdom in July 2025, ready to once again mesmerize with his unparalleled artistry.
A beacon of Indian classical music, Pandit Ajoy Chakrabarty stands as a pillar of the Patiala-Kasur Gharana, yet his musical prowess stretches far beyond, embracing the delicate nuances of Jaipur, Kirana, Gwalior, and even South India's Carnatic traditions.
Guided by the wisdom of legendary mentors such as Padma Bhushan Pandit Jnan Prakash Ghosh and Ustad Munawar Ali Khan, his journey has been one of profound mastery and artistic evolution.
With over 100 albums, performances at Carnegie Hall and the Royal Albert Hall, and a repertoire that spans Dhrupad, Khyal, Thumri, and devotional genres in multiple languages, Panditji's contributions to the world of music have earned him prestigious accolades, including the Padma Shri and the Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards.
Accompanied by the talented Soumen Sarkar on tabla, Gourab Chatterjee on harmonium, Meher Paralikar on tanpura, and vocal support, this evening promises to be a celebration of soul-stirring ragas.
Let the mesmerising voice of Pandit Ajoy Chakrabarty carry you beyond tradition, into a realm of the sublime.
