User talk:PRASHANT NISHANT MALLICK

Prashant & Nishant Mallick (Mallick Brothers) are the young talented Dhrupad vocalist of Darbhanga tradition. Representing the 13th generation of musicians from their family, they are continuing the legacy as Duet performers which have been quite unique in the Dhrupad music tradition from the ancient times. Gifted with robust and vibrant voice, Mallick Brothers are regarded as the torch bearers of the new generation of Dhrupad music.

Prashant and Nishant Kumar Mallick popularly known as “Mallick Brothers” belong to the illustrious musical family of Darbhanga Gharana which is more than 450 years old tradition. They represent the 13th generation of this musical lineage that has produced many musical masters. Their training in Dhrupad music started at an early age under the guidance of their guru and father Pt. Prem Kumar Mallick, renowned Dhrupad maestro. Later, they also had the privilege to learn from their grandfather Dhrupad legend Pandit Vidur Mallick.

Mallick Brothers are among the most active performers in the field of ancient music- Dhrupad. With the soulful voice and powerful singing style, they have developed into artists of great maturity and are considered to be one of the torchbearers of the new generation in the field of Dhrupad music. Their vocal rendition of Dhrupad contains the richness of Gauharbani and Khandarbani along with variety of subtle variations and improvisations by modulation of volume and sound application, and the beauty of intricate layakari keeping intact the text of the composition as per their traditional style giving an overall effect of great completeness and charm.