Musicians

Arnab Roy bansuri, flute, ocarina

Born in the small town of Baidyabati in Bengal (east India), Arnab got his initial music training from the renowned Indian classical musician, Ashok Karmakar. He is also into the contemporary and folk genres for a long time and an expert in handling different woodwind instruments. His original playings are greatly inspired by the legends of flutes, namely Pt. Hariprasad Chaurasia, Pt. Ronu Majumder, Pt. Rajendra Prasanna and Parash Nath. Arnab holds various national appreciations, with multi-cities performances and association with Bangiya Sangeet Parishad.

Susnata Har ethno guitar, vox

Susnata's ethno style controls the base of every composition, with his noteworthy rhythmic lead playing. He has a very special way of expressing the emotions, not only of the humans but also of the ever changing nature. His family hails from the desert of Rajasthan (north-west India) and also he has his mother's connection in Calcutta (east India). This has created a great cultural influence in him. His primary inspiration is the Greek music composer Yanni, combined with the legendary Anandashankar and Indian Ocean among other great masters like Emppu Vuorinen, Ottmar Liebert and Susmit Sen. His self-taught guitar playing is very different from the conventional. He blends his Raaga-based solos with neoclassical impros and folk elements, and the result is an unheard match. It might seem that he is playing classic, but within a few seconds that will be transformed into some fusion melody. Thus it is unique as improvised.

Argha Dey tabla, cajon, khamak, kanjira, bols, vox

Argha is from Assam (north-east India). He sings and plays the Tabla, Khamak, Dubki etc. and other traditional instruments with remarkable precision, a difficult act, rare in the reach of renowned percussionists. He is specialized in delivering amazing Bols (rhythm notes) and body-beats. The creation of a sound, performance and re-experimenting with that, for the next level of formulation proves his devotion, love and endless research with all the training, he has got from his Gurus, Sri Anup Chakraborty, Sri Bimal Kr. Dey and Pt. Bickram Ghosh. He mixes his fantastic imagination along with the western effects. He deals with any musical phrase and sometimes becomes unbeatable on Djembe-Tambourine-Ghunghroo combi and his hands and fingers start to show magic. The 'Sawal-Jawab' and ‘Jugalbandi’ sessions are A-Must-Watch, live onstage.

     

Appreciation