Hobbies

Introduction

Music has always been my primary source of rejuvination. I can sing and play the piano/keyboards and also the harmonica.

Singing

I have received vocal training in Indian Classical Music for over 20 years, under the guidance of Mr. Arun Bhattacharya and Mrs.Sumita Bhattacharya. There are various styles of singing in Indian Classical Music. Each style, called a gharana , is characterized by techniques and nuances that distinguish it from other styles. My vocal training has been in the Patiala gharana, and I try to bring out its unique flavor in my singing.

Playing the Piano

I have learned to play the piano and the keyboards from Mr. Durga Das Chakrabarty. On the piano, I play Western Classical Music, as well as popular tunes in English, Hindi and Bengali.

Clips

I perform regularly in the Washington DC/Maryland/Virginia area of USA. In this section, I have decided to put up a few clips of my recent performances.

Piano Recital at the Jadavpur University Reunion 2009