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SOMRANJAN CHAKRABORTY_THE SLIDE GUITAR MAESTRO

The guitar is viewed primarily as a western musical instrument. It did originate in the west but has now transcended boundaries and become a truly international musical instrument, in the process proving the point that musical instruments, like music itself, are not bound by barriers. The guitar initially was used to play western melodies but soon found a pride of place among the revered traditions of Indian classical music. The ingenious Indian classical musicians adapted the guitar to Indian ragas and the vice-versa. Soon to several Indian guitarists rendition of ragas in guitar became a passion that was equally loved and cherished by the Indian and western audiences alike. A bevy of young and talented musicians of repute are now spearheading this trend and among them the name of Somranjan Chakraborty deserves special mention.

STUDIED GRACE MEETS FIRE

Somranjan’s style blends delicacy and charm but at the same time is not devoid of the strength that can etch a permanent notch in the hearts of his listeners. It was at the tender age of four that Somranjan came to make music his first love and from then till now there has been no looking back. Somranjan was lucky to have been born to a musical family and thus imbibed the traditions of music from his very environment. He received training from Shree Dhiman Sen and Shree Asish Bhadra. Ultimately he became the pupil of Pandit Debasish Bhattacharya. Under the aegis of his guru he received training for a long twelve years. Such nurturing, very much in compliance with the Indian Guru Shisya parampara has helped greatly to develop his budding talent. He is now acquiring the knowledge of Chaturangui and raga illustration.

ALONG THE PATH OF GREATNESS

Recognition for a talent of such order was not far seeking. Somranjan Chakraborty has received national award of scholarship of the government of India in 2000-2002. He has also received the topmost position in several competitions throughout the country. Somranjan has performed his art solo in music concerts of great acclaim like the Bharatiya Sanskriti Samsad, Kolkata, Pandit Omkarnath Thakur Memorial Foundation Thane, West Bengal State Music Academy Kolkata.Somranjan has also played along with his guru, Pandit Debasish Bhattacharya in several music concerts like Mridangacharya Nana Sahib Panse memorial Samsad, Damoh, Madhya Pradesh;Bhatkhande Music Collage, Lucknow, Dakshini SangeetSammelan, Kolkata. Etc. Such a musician is worth the music lovers’ appreciation and his relentless efforts shall keep alive and enrich the glorious traditions of Indian classical music.