About Kaushiki
Kaushiki is a studio album by Indian classical vocalist Kaushiki Chakrabarty. Released on January 1, 2011, in CD format, the album showcases Chakrabarty’s interpretations of Dhrupad, Khayal, Carnatic compositions, and semi-classical forms. The recording features nine tracks that span Hindustani and Carnatic traditions, alongside devotional and light-classical pieces.
Chakrabarty opens the album with a Dhrupad performance in Raga Poorvi, presenting an Aalaap followed by a structured Dhrupad composition in the same raga. The Khayal segment includes two renditions in Raga Bageshree, one set to Teentaal (16 beats) and the other to Ektaal (12 beats). The album transitions to Carnatic repertoire with a Varnam in Raga Swarashtram and a Thillana in Raga Kuntanavarali, both demonstrating Chakrabarty’s adaptability across classical systems.
The latter half of the album features a Taranah in Raga Nat Bhairav, a semi-classical Dadra titled Rang Pichkari Mat Maro, and a concluding Bhajan with Ganesh Vandana. The selection reflects Chakrabarty’s training under Pandit Ajoy Chakrabarty and her engagement with diverse vocal traditions. No label information is explicitly documented for this release.
The album’s tracklist confirms Chakrabarty’s emphasis on raga exploration and rhythmic variation, though specific compositional credits or accompanying artists remain unlisted in available sources. The 2011 release marks a period in Chakrabarty’s discography where she consolidated her reputation as a versatile exponent of both Hindustani and Carnatic vocal music.