Exquisite Afternoon Raag Bhimpalasi | Kaushiki Chakraborty | Patiala Khayal | Music of India

#darbarfestival #Bhimpalasi #Kaushiki Kaushiki Chakraborty sings the romantic afternoon Raag Bhimpalasi, showcasing the ornaments and rapid-fire melodies of her Patiala khayal gharana. Learn more about the music: Kaushiki’s virtuoso technique is the result of years of intense training, primarily from her esteemed father Pandit Ajoy Chakraborty. She hails from the Patiala gharana, known for a strong Islamic influence and elaborate ornamentation when singing taan [fast improvised melodies]. She describes her approach: “It’s all in the mind. One has to mentally align oneself to the training has taught me two approaches to music – to do music and or to become it. The latter gives you the fluidity to transcend form and become one with it.” WATCH MORE FREE CONTENT of Kaushiki at Darbar here: -Raag Shudh Sarang | -Tanpura Demonstration |