Pandit Ajay Chakraborty (Vocal)
with
Gourab Chatterjee (Harmonium), Soumen Sarkar (Tabla), Meher Paralikar (Vocal)

A Shadaj Baithak event
supported by Mass Cultural Council
in collaboration with Chinmaya Mission Boston (CMB)

Music Appreciation Session
When : Saturday June 14 2025, 4 pm - 6 pm
Venue : 6 Tewksbury St, Lexington, MA 02421
Tickets : $30, FREE for Shadaj Members and concert ticket holders  (Become a Shadaj Member!)

Concert
When : Sunday June 15 2025, 5 pm - 8 pm
Venue : Chinmaya Maruti Auditorium, 1 Union St, Andover, MA 01810
Tickets : $100, $50, $30, FREE for Shadaj members (Become a Shadaj Member!)

Notes:

• Please allow sufficient time to park, register and to be seated 15 mins before the start time.
• Members need to RSVP and arrive at least 15 minutes before the start time to secure a seat as concerts often get oversubscribed.
• Entry and seating is not guaranteed for late arrivals.

Information:
tickets@shadaj.org 
Ketki Purandare Limaye: 716-907-2084
Milind Ranade: 409-201-7110

Pandit Ajoy Chakrabarty is a Hindustani classical vocalist, composer, lyricist and an exponent of the Patiala-Kasur gharana. He was given awarded Padma Bhushan, the third highest civilian award in India in 2020 and Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award in India in 2011. His father, Ajit Chakrabarty, was his first Guru. He has studied under stalwarts such as Jnan Prakash Ghosh, Latafat Hussain Khan, Nibruttibua Sarnaik, Hirabai Barodekar and in Carnatic styles from M. Balamuralikrishna. Despite having such pure classical "taleem" in the Khyal genre, he also renders lighter forms such as Thumri, Tappa, Bhajan, Kirtan, Folk, Film/Non-Film and modern songs, in several different languages.

Gourab Chatterjee is a distinguished harmonium accompanist and Hindustani classical vocalist from India. He began his musical education under his mother, Smt. Ajanta Chatterjee, and after her passing, continued his training with Shri Jainul Abedin. At the ITC Sangeet Research Academy, he studied under the late Pt. Sunil Bose of the Agra Gharana and later under Pt. Arun Bhaduri. His playing style is marked by a deep understanding of raga nuances and a seamless blend of traditional and contemporary expressions, making him a sought-after accompanist in both national and international music festivals

Soumen Sarkar is an accomplished Indian tabla artist, trained under the esteemed Pandit Anand Bodas. His playing style reflects the rich traditions of his training, characterized by intricate rhythmic patterns and a deep understanding of classical Indian music. Sarkar has performed extensively across India and internationally, collaborating with various artists and contributing to the global appreciation of Indian classical music.