Kaushiki Chakraborty
Indian
classical singer Kaushiki Chakraborty is known for her unique singing style.
She belongs to the "Patiala Gharana" and is known for the variety and
depth in her singing.
Kaushiki Chakraborty was born in Kolkata, West Bengal, on October 24, 1980.
. Her father, Pandit Ajay
Chakraborty, was a famous classical singer of the Patiala Gharana. Her mother
named Chandrima Chakraborty first taught music to her daughter.
Kaushiki
learned music at a very young age. She was first taught music by her parents.
Then, under the guidance of her father Pandit Ajay Chakraborty, she learned the
depths of classical music.
Contribution to Music:-
Kaushiki
Chakraborty has mastered Thumri, Dadra, Kajri, Chaiti, Bhajan and Hindustani
classical music. Her singing combines traditional classical music with
modernity.
Kaushiki
has performed her art on many national and international platforms. She is
famous for singing Dhrupad and Khayal, and has adopted the traditional style of
Patiala Gharana. Her ragas have clarity, depth of notes and complexity of
rhythm.
Awards and Accolades:-
Kaushiki
Chakraborty has received many awards and accolades for music. Following are the
major awards and accolades:
BBC
World Music Award (2005)
Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar
of Sangeet Natak Akademi (2012)
Girija
Devi Puraskar
Global
Indian Music Academy (GIMA) Award
Guru and Gharana:-
Kaushiki
Chakraborty's singing belongs to the Patiala Gharana, which is famous for its
complexity and profound singing. She was trained by her father, the great
musician Pandit Ajay Chakraborty, who himself is an excellent artist.
Along
with the characteristics of the Patiala Gharana, Kaushiki's singing reflects
the depth of personality. The balance and depth in her style of presenting
taans, layakari and ragas comes from her home tradition and personal practice.
Parents and Gurus:-
Kaushiki's
parents have contributed a lot to her musical life. Her father Pandit Ajay
Chakraborty groomed her as a complete singer and gave direction to her musical
career, while her mother Chandrima Chakraborty gave her initial music
education.
Today
Kaushiki Chakraborty is important in the world of Indian classical music and is
a source of inspiration for the younger generation. Her contribution has given
a new direction to Hindustani classical music.
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