Kolkata
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About Kolkata
Kolkata (formerly Calcutta) is the capital of the Indian state of West Bengal and a major cultural hub for Indian classical music. The city hosts the Dover Lane Music Conference, an annual festival founded in 1952 that features performances by leading Hindustani classical vocalists and instrumentalists. Notable venues include the Rabindra Sadan auditorium and the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) center, which regularly organize recitals by artists such as Pandit Ajoy Chakrabarty, Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, and Vidushi Girija Devi.
The Sangeet Research Academy, established in Kolkata in 1977, serves as a research and training institution for Hindustani classical music. The academy has archived rare recordings and manuscripts, including performances by stalwarts like Ustad Vilayat Khan and Pandit Nikhil Banerjee. Kolkata’s ITC Sangeet Sammelan, held annually since 1974, attracts musicians from the Seniya and Indore gharana traditions, with past editions featuring Ustad Bismillah Khan and Pandit Jasraj.
The city’s contribution to classical music extends to record production. HMV India (now Saregama) released several foundational albums in Kolkata during the mid-20th century, including a 1964 LP of sitar recitals by Pandit Ravi Shankar. The Bengal Classical Music Festival, inaugurated in 2011, showcases fusion and traditional performances at venues like the Science City Auditorium. Local labels such as Raga Records have documented regional artists, though comprehensive catalog details remain partially archived.
Kolkata’s classical music scene intersects with its literary heritage, particularly through the works of Rabindranath Tagore, whose Rabindra Sangeet blends classical and folk elements. The Visva-Bharati University in nearby Santiniketan, founded by Tagore in 1921, preserves manuscripts of his compositions and hosts annual music seminars. While exact performance statistics are unavailable, the city’s role in nurturing both Hindustani and Carnatic traditions remains documented through oral histories and institutional records.
Highlights
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25
Upcoming Events
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12
Artists
24
Last updated: September 5, 2026
Past Events
Malhar Festival - Ramakrishna Mission - Kolkata - 2025
4th Season Dharohar: Performances by Pt. Tejendra Narayan Majumdar and Kumar Bose
Aalap 2026, peformance by Grammy Award winner Pt. Rakesh Chaurasia
Aalap 2026 - Flute Recital
Sambandh: A Tribute Honouring Pt. Ravishankar
Behala Classical Festival, featuring Rahul Sharma and Ishaan Ghosh
Behala Classical Festival, featuring Pt. Ajoy Chakraborty, Jyotirmoy Banerjee & Ishan Ghosh
Behala Classical Festival, featuring Supriyo Dutta, Aarchik Banerjee, Jyotirmoy Banerjee and Sangeet Mishra
Behala Classical Festival, featuring Suparno Bhowmik, Pranay Chatterjee and Kamalakshya Mukherjee
Behala Classical Festival, featuring Abhishek Borkar and Yashwant Vaishnav
Behala Classical Festival featuring Purbayan Chatterjee, Ambi Subrahmanyam, Ojas Adhiya
Behala Classical Festival, featuring Tejaswini D Verneker, Biswajit Deb & Sanatan Goswami
Behala Classical Festival, featuring Subhendra Rao and Yashwant Vaishnav
Behala Classical Festival, Saswati Mondal, Sanjoy Adhikary and Sarwar Hussain
Behala Classical Festival featuring Pt. Hariprasad Chaurasia, Rakesh Chaurasia and Ojas Adhiya
Classical Music Conference featuring Soumen Nandy and Arsad Ali Khan
Sur Sangam: Performances by Omkar Dadarkar, Parimal Chakrabarty & Sarang Sambhare
Classical Music Conference, 2026, featuring Tejendra Narayan Majumdar & Yogesh Samsi
Classical Music Conference, 2026, featuring Ronu Majumdar & Rupak Bhattacharjee
Kalam Finale with Ayaan and Amaan Ali Bangash
Vasanth Agaman, featuring Alokparna Guha, Ambarish Das and Indrayudh Majumdar
Thumri Festival 2026, tribute to Vidushi Shobha Gurtu
Soumik Datta Sarod Concert in Kolkata with Sandip Ghosh
SwarDarbar Sangeet Sammelan 2026 – Two-Day Indian Classical Music Sammelan in Kolkata
Venues in Kolkata
Trayanah
Auditorium
The Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture
Cultural Center
Bharatiya Bhasha Parishad
Cultural Center
Dr. Triguna Sen Auditorium
Auditorium
Netaji Indoor Stadium
Open Air Venue
Dhono Dhanyo Auditorium
Auditorium
Nazrul Mancha
Auditorium
ITC Sangeet Research Academy Auditorium
Auditorium
Artists from Kolkata
Kaushiki Chakraborty
Vocal
Kaushiki Chakraborty is a leading Hindustani classical vocalist of the Patiala Gharana, acclaimed for her khayal, thumri, and semi-classical repertoire, and has performed at major festivals worldwide.
Sangeeta Bandyopadhyay
Vocal
Vidushi Sangeeta Bandyopadhyay is a Hindustani classical vocalist of the Lucknow, Patiala, and Indore gharanas, known for her performances, teaching, recordings, and international collaborations.
Lopamudra Mitra
Vocal
Lopamudra Mitra is one of the most acclaimed voices in contemporary Bengali music.
Deborshee Bhattacharya
Vocal
Deborshee Bhattacharjee is a talented Hindustani classical vocalist from India, widely appreciated for his rich voice, disciplined training, and expressive musical performances.
Gopi Krishna
Kathak
Gopi Krishna was a renowned Kathak dancer, choreographer, and actor, known for popularizing classical dance through films and stage, and for his powerful, energetic performances.
Ranajit Sengupta
Sarod
Dr. Pandit Ranajit Sengupta is an internationally acclaimed sarod maestro, composer, and educator from Kolkata, India. He is celebrated for his "vocalistic phrasing" of ragas and his ability to bridge traditional Indian classical music with global genres like jazz and samba.
Haimanti Shukla
Vocal
Haimanti Shukla is a Bengali singer. The tradition of Hindustani classical music was in her family and this helped her to become a classically trained singer. She recorded her first song "E to kanna noy aamar" in 1972.
Samar Saha
Tabla
Pandit Samar Saha (born 16 January 1956) is a legendary Indian tabla maestro of the Benares Gharana.
M. Chandrasekaran
Violin
M. Chandrasekaran is a Carnatic classical violinist from Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. He was awarded the Madras Music Academy's Sangeetha Kalanidhi in 2005.
Roshanara Begum
Vocal
Roshanara Begum was a renowned Hindustani classical singer of the Kirana gharana, known as “Malika-e-Mauseeqi” (Queen of Music) for her powerful and melodic style.
Debojyoti Bose
Sarod
Pandit Debojyoti Bose is a renowned Hindustani classical sarod player from Kolkata, disciple of Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, and a top-grade All India Radio artist.
Jyoti Goho
Harmonium
Pandit Jyoti Goho (born May 13, 1953) is a renowned Indian Hindustani classical music harmonium player and vocalist from Kolkata.
Medha Basu
Vocal
Medha Basu is a Hindustani classical vocalist and physicist, ITC SRA scholar, known for blending music and neuroscience through performances and research on music therapy.
Srijanee Banerjee
Sitar
Srijanee Banerjee is a Kolkata-based Hindustani sitarist and ITC SRA scholar, trained under Pt. Partha Chatterjee, known for raga-based performances and classical training.
Ashis Paul
Tabla
Ashis Paul is a Kolkata-based tabla artist associated with ITC SRA, known for Hindustani accompaniment, solo performances, and rhythmic expertise in classical music.
Diya Chowdhury
Vocal
Diya Chowdhury is a Hindustani classical vocalist and senior scholar at ITC SRA, Kolkata, known for her Gwalior gharana training and regular recital performances.
Anubhab Khamaru
Vocal
Anubhab Khamaru is a Kolkata-based Hindustani vocalist, ITC SRA scholar and disciple of Pt. Ajoy Chakrabarty, known for khayal, thumri, and classical performances.
Jayanta Sarkar
Tabla
Jayanta Sarkar is a Hindustani tabla artist and guru, disciple of Pt. Arup Chattopadhyay, known for accompaniment, solo performances, and teaching in classical music.
Sayan Sinha
Violin
Sayan Sinha is a Kolkata-based Hindustani violinist and multi-instrumentalist, known for concerts, compositions, and teaching across Indian classical and contemporary music.
Indradeep Ghosh
Violin
Indradeep Ghosh is an Indian classical violinist of the Maihar gharana, known for his innovative five-string violin, global performances, and fusion of Indian, Western, and world music styles.
Mashkoor Ali Khan
Khayal
Mashkoor Ali Khan is a leading Kirana gharana vocalist, disciple of a rich musical lineage, known for deep raga exposition, rare compositions, and shaping future artists.
Anjan Chattopadhyay
Sitar
Anjan Chattopadhyay is an Indian classical sitarist known for the Senia tradition, expressive style, and performances in India and abroad, blending melody, rhythm, and innovation.
Shubhankar Banerjee
Tabla
Subhankar Banerjee was a skilled Indian tabla player of the Farukhabad gharana. He performed worldwide and accompanied top artists, earning respect for his rhythm and musical expression.
Bihu Mukherjee is an Indian percussionist and drummer known for blending folk, Latin, and jazz styles, with performances, collaborations, and work in film and music.