KALYAN MUKHERJEA - SARODA
KALYAN MUKHERJEA, a Professor of Mathematics, is an unusual member of the Radhu Babu stylistic lineage, which emphasises the Sarod's rhythmic/percussive aspects - an enhancer and modernizer of the traditional idiom. While influenced by the modern vocal style of sitarist Vilayat Khan, he plays a Sarod with a rather Banjo-like tone, which belonged to his Guru’s Guru, Mohammed Amir Khan. Here he plays ragas Shuddh Kalyan and Shukla Bilawal, both of which have peaceful, calming ambiences. A.G. Bandopadhyay accompanies on Tabla.