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#darbarfestival | Debasmita Bhattacharya is a sarodia from the new generation. Her rendition of the afternoon Raag Bhimpalasi is romantic yet sombre, demonstrating both patience and passion. Learn more about the music: Debasmita Bhattacharya is one of India’s finest young sarod players, representing the rich musical tradition of her native Kolkata. Her style blends the expansive mindset of modern musicians with an old-school patience. She began learning with her sarodi father Debashish Bhattacharya, then entered the tutelage of the late maestro Buddhadev Das Gupta. She made an acclaimed UK debut in 2017, and continues to demonstrate that gender should be no barrier to instrumental mastery. “[The sarod] is considered as a male dominated instrument…I accepted the challenge and every morning I try to prove myself by improving my has no is only for the human.” Debasmita on Indian classical’s global audience: “I ended up my tour with Darbar Festival. It was really inter
