Rakesh Chaurasia

In an era where musical boundaries are increasingly fluid, sitar virtuoso Purbayan Chatterjee stands at the crossroads of tradition and experimentation. Rooted in the rich legacy of the Senia Maihar Gharana yet unafraid to explore new sonic terrains, Chatterjee continues to redefine the possibilities of Indian classical music on a global stage.

SPIC MACAY's Music in the Park series, now in its 22nd year in Delhi, continues to bring renowned Indian classical artists to public spaces, fostering cultural appreciation and environmental awareness.

Sitar virtuoso Shujaat Husain Khan and flautist rakesh chaurasia captivated the Bharat Mandapam with their "Strings and Wind" tour finale. Their spontaneous jugalbandi, blending classical ragas with soulful verses and bhajans, created an intimate mehfil.

The escalating tensions in West Asia are casting a shadow over Indian classical musicians, disrupting their travel plans and straining their financial resources. With airspace closures forcing flights to be rerouted, artists find their meticulously planned international concert tours in jeopardy, leading to not only missed connections but also heftier expenses.

Sitar maestro Ustaad Shujaat Husain Khan and flautist Pandit rakesh chaurasia champion spontaneous musical dialogue over virtuosity. They believe genuine artistry, not social media fame, draws audiences. The duo asserts that young listeners possess patience for classical music, eager to connect with their cultural roots through well-crafted performances.

Flautist rakesh chaurasia, sitting with renowned musicians in Los Angeles, won his first Grammy for the best global music performance with tabla maestro Zakir Hussain, Bela Fleck, and Edgar Meyer. He also won a Grammy for the best contemporary instrumental album. Chaurasia, inspired by his uncle Hariprasad Chaurasia and Zakir Hussain, feels blessed to have played with them.

It was an evening of heartwarming classical music for the guests who attended the flute concert of rakesh chaurasia.

It was an evening of heartwarming classical music for the guests who attended the flute concert of rakesh chaurasia.

Devotional singer Anup Jalota congratulated Ustad Zakir Hussain, Shankar Mahadevan, and rakesh chaurasia for their Grammy wins. He praised Ustad Zakir Hussain for his renowned achievement, mentioning his father's contribution. Jalota also congratulated Shankar Mahadevan and acknowledged rakesh chaurasia's fame. Ustad Zakir Hussain won three Grammy Awards, and his fusion band Shakti won for Best Global Music Album.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated Zakir Hussain, rakesh chaurasia, Shankar Mahadevan, Ganesh Rajagopalan, and Selvaganesh Vinayakram on winning big at the 2024 Grammy Awards. In an X post, the prime minister praised the five artists for making India proud at the Los Angeles-based musical extravaganza.

MUMBAI: They took the risk of coming together and recording an unrehearsed album. The result, of course, took them by surprise. Vira, the first duet album by flautist rakesh chaurasia and tabla player Talvin Singh, presents the fraternity between the two promising soloists.

The works of the well celebrated artists (Zakir Hussain and rakesh chaurasia) would demonstrate the epitome of traditional works

Ustad Zakir Hussain, a tabla player, won three awards at the 66th Grammy Awards. He received the 'Best Global Music Performance' award for 'Pashto' and the 'Best Contemporary Instrumental Album' award for 'As We Speak'. He also won 'The best Global Music album' award for 'This Moment' with his Jazz group 'Shakti'.

Frontman of the fusion band Rakesh and Friends talks about the bond the band members share and their upcoming gig that will celebrate artistic plurality

The second season of Dum Dum Classical Music Festival which was held recently at a city auditorium in north Kolkata was inaugurated by actor-politician Bratya Basu

The Bengal Biennale's closing ceremony at the Indian Museum featured Amitav Ghosh and rakesh chaurasia in an evening of literary and musical performances. Ghosh captivated the audience with stories of colonial Kolkata, while Chaurasia enchanted listeners with classical ragas. The event celebrated art's unifying power, drawing enthusiasts from diverse backgrounds to Kolkata.

Tabla player Talvin Singh, keyboardist Abhijit Pohankar and flautist rakesh chaurasia form a new trio for world music at a concert on Saturday.

Renowned flautist rakesh chaurasia, who is performing at the ongoing Ketevan World Sacred Music Festival in old Goa, feels that the event has served as a unique platform to bring diverse artistes together.

Kolhapurkars were in for a treat when two stalwarts – Tabla player Ustad Zakir Hussain and flautist Pandit rakesh chaurasia on performed in the city. The event took place at the lawns in Hotel Sayaji premises recently.

The Gunidas Sangeet Sammelan is one of the most prestigious music festivals in Mumbai.

Lavasa City will soon host FAME (Food-Art-Music and Entertainment), a three day festival of art, live performances and global cuisine, from May 30 - June 1.

On the concluding day of Pt CR Cyas memorial music festival, nephew of flute maestro, Pt Hariprasad Chaurasia, flutist rakesh chaurasia impressed everyone with his soulful evening ragas

A musical concert titled Music Mania, presented by iconic Swiss watch brand, Rotary was held recently.

Veteran flautist rakesh chaurasia, nephew of maestro Hariparasad Chaurasia, won two Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, bringing pride to India. He expressed gratitude to Zakir Hussain for the collaboration in 'As We Speak,' a unique experience in a different genre. Chaurasia, known for playing the bansuri flute, hopes to continue making India proud with his work.

In a three-day long mega festival, held from April 13-15, simultaneously in Delhi (Kamani Auditorium), Noida (Shiv Nadar School) and Gurugram (Shiv Nadar School), the artists received an overwhelming response from the audience.

Ustad Zakir Hussain who made India proud by bagging three awards at the 66th Grammy Awards, presented in the US on Monday, donned a special Indian Tuxedo for the event designed by Manish Malhotra.