Sutra

Sutra is a composition from the live album Taravaka (Live) by Indian percussionist and composer Bickram Ghosh. The track opens the album as the first piece with a duration of 9 minutes and 18 seconds. Ghosh performs alongside tabla artist Sarwar Hussain, percussionist Abhisek Mallick and vocalist Samila Bhattacharya. The recording captures a live performance that integrates traditional Indian classical rhythms with contemporary fusion elements.

Bickram Ghosh released Taravaka (Live) on October 25, 2019 in digital media format. The album features Ghosh’s signature blend of tabla, frame drums and electronic textures, with Sutra serving as a representative example of his collaborative approach. The track incorporates layered percussion patterns, vocal chants and dynamic improvisations. Specific details about the performance venue or production context remain undocumented in available sources.

The composition reflects Ghosh’s exploration of rhythmic cycles (taal) while incorporating global percussion influences. Sarwar Hussain contributes intricate tabla phrasing, Abhisek Mallick provides complementary rhythmic support and Samila Bhattacharya delivers vocal interludes that anchor the piece. No commercial label is credited for the release, suggesting an independent or self-published distribution model. The album title Taravaka references a rhythmic concept in Indian classical music, though Ghosh’s interpretation expands beyond traditional frameworks.