Kousic Sen

Samsara features a collective of distinguished musicians driven by the belief that music is a powerful force bringing people together. In this exciting collaboration, musicians from both the Jazz and Indian music genres come together to create a brilliant new sound – approaching the idea of fusion in an organic and meaningful way. Being two very distinct styles, Jazz and Indian classical music also share key similarities such as the adherence to rhythmic cycles and musical freedom through improvisation.

The sarod, one of the most popular string instruments of North India, resonates with a deep rich tone that relaxes and inspires in equal measure. Rajeeb Chakraborty, one of India’s finest sarod players, is a versatile musician and composer renowned for the deeply expressive nature of his performances. Trained in both Indian and Western Classical Music, he travels extensively around the world collaborating and performing across genre and style with ease. He is accompanied by highly admired tabla maestro, Kousic Sen.

Showcasing some of the finest emerging musicians in the UK, this concert in is a treat for lovers of Hindustani music. Featuring the haunting beauty of the Bansuri flute with the classical sound of the sitar, this a concert of true relaxation and enjoyment. Accompanied by tabla maestro Kousic Sen, each of the performers are members of either Samyo, The National Youth Orchestra for Indian Music, or Tarang, The National Ensemble for Indian Music.

A Gharana is a particular style of teaching and performance in Indian classical music, that might be followed by generations of families or groups. With immigration to Britain and the influx of superb Indian music artists, Britain is now home to a unique new Gharana that reflects contemporary British culture and audiences today. The Great British Gharana is a celebration and showcase of some of Britain’s best Indian music talents, and features 6 different ensembles of North Indian and South Indian melody and rhythm, in the first ever concert event of its kind.

Santoor Maestro Tarun Bhattacharya has been a pioneering and revolutionary musician of the Maihar Gharana.