The musical spectacular “Shyam Ki Awaaz” was sponsored by the Debasree Foundation, a famous cultural institution dedicated to promoting and conserving the rich tradition of Indian classical music. This magical evening took place on the auspicious occasion of Guru Purnima.

The first Guru Purnima performance was held at the Debasree Foundation in 2014. Since then, it has become an annual tradition. This year during Shyam Ki Awaaz, notable performers visited the stage and exhibited their incomparable musical prowess.

An accomplished vocalist known for her lyrical and passionate performances, Professor Rajyasree Ghosh, gave a performance during the event. Pandit Samar Saha and Sri Somnath Roy played tabla and ghatam, respectively, in support of Professor Ghosh. Both made brilliant rhythmic contributions. Smt. Ghosh was accompanied by Sri Gourav Chatterjee, a talented and accomplished harmonium player.

“I am overjoyed to see these amazing talents come together to pay musical homage to their mentors. We’ll continue to contribute significantly to the promotion and preservation of Indian classical music. We hope to promote a deeper understanding of the Gurus and their essential contribution to the music world by holding Shyam Ki Awaaz on Guru Purnima, said Smt. Debasree Banerjee, the founder of the Debasree Foundation.

Pandit Pravin Gorkhindi, a flute performer whose mastery of the instrument has earned him respect and acclaim on a global scale, also gave a performance. Pandit Gorkhindi was assisted by the talented tabla player Sri Bibhas Sanghai, who mesmerized the audience. With their Jugalbandi, Pandit Gorkhindi, Sri Sanghai, and Sri Somnath Roy enthralled the audience.

Priyanka Dutta