Gwalior Meets Patiala - Kaustuv And Alick- Vocal - Kolkata - Live Streaming

“Gwalior Meets Patiala” is more than a concert — it’s a musical conversation between two gharanas, two voices, and two souls shaped by tradition and innovation. On stage, Alick Sengupta, fluent in the expressive flamboyance of the Gwalior gayaki, and Dr. Kaustuv Kanti Ganguli, anchored in the contemplative depth of the Patiala tradition, weave a tapestry of sound that both honor their lineage and charts new experiential territory. This venture is not a jugalbandi in the conventional sense of contest or contrast. Instead, it is a confluence — a raga-wise exploration where both vocalists embody and honor their stylistic moorings while seeking common ground in aesthetics, rhythm, and improvisational imagination. A Rare Confluence of Gharanas: This concert isn’t just a duet — it’s a musical dialogue between two of Hindustani music’s most iconic gharanas: Patiala and Gwalior. Each gharana has a distinct aesthetic — one known for its dazzling taans and emotive ornamentation, the other for its structural clarity and meditative depth. When artists deeply rooted in these traditions come together, the result is not contrast, but confluence. As listeners, you’ll witness how two musical languages can converse, challenge, and ultimately harmonize with each other in real time. It’s an experience rarely heard on the concert stage — subtle, layered, and richly rewarding." Tradition with a Contemporary Voice: While the concert is steeped in traditional forms, it speaks to today’s listener. Both artists bring not just their lineage but also their life experiences as researchers, collaborators, and educators. This isn’t about nostalgia — it’s about reimagining the classical space as something alive, dynamic, and relevant. If you’ve ever been curious about the deeper structures of raga music, or simply want to hear two voices shape and reshape a melodic idea with spontaneity and respect, this concert invites you in. It’s intimate, intelligent, and emotionally resonant — a perfect blend of the classical and the contemporary.

Harmonium accompaniment by Arpan Bhattacharya, a brilliant young musician who brings a rare balance of restraint and creativity to the art of harmonium playing.

Tabla accompaniment by Shubhadrakalyan, a Farukhabad and Lucknow gharana tabla artist, known for his crisp theka, articulate bol patterns, and dynamic accompaniment skills.

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