12 July 2023

RENOWNED MUSICIAN Dr. NABANITA CHOWDHARY

Renowned musician Dr. Nabanita Chowdhary is a Hindustani Classical Vocalist, a versatile artist who encourages our traditional culture with pristine glory.

Dr. Nabanita Chowdhary received musical guidance at a very early age from her mother and later she studied under the tutelage of  legends Padma Bhushan Pandits Rajan Sajan Misra, Padma Bhushan Vidushi Shobha Gurtu, Pandit Deepak Chatterjee ‘Rasik Rang’.

Nabanita Chowdhary secured first position in Hindustani classical music in  B.A and M.A and holds a PhD in Music. She has received many awards and regularly performs at the prestigious platforms of  AIR, Doordarshan and SPIC MACAY. Creativity and improvisation are the essence of Nabanita’s performances and her distinctive blend of styles and magical voice expressing every emotion marks her presentation unique.

In addition to the mastery of presentation of classical ragas, Nabanita’s versatility encompasses the lighter realms of classical musics; Sufi, Ghazal, Kajri, Chaiti, Jhula, Geer and Bhajans also. She also has a deep niche for Rabindra Sangeet, Nazrul Geeti, folk music and modern songs.

I have been extensively applying the celestial ‘OM’ (AUM) sound for its soothing effect to assist the mind and body to enter into states of balance and harmony.

“I have been extensively applying the celestial ‘OM’ (AUM) sound for its soothing effect to assist the mind and body to enter into states of balance and harmony. I have keenly observed the structural musical elaborations and integrative experiences of ragas like Bhatiyar, Pilu, Shree, Lalit etc. refine brain-injured people’s auditory sensitivity, thereby increasing their mindfulness, consciousness and creativity. Ragas like Deepak, Hansdhwani etc. generate noteworthy reactions to the hypo children and young adults who otherwise barely respond to the usual communications,” renowned Hindustani classical vocalist Dr. Nabanita Chowdhary shares the healing qualities of ragas in Hindustani classical music.

“The acoustic aspects of Hindustani music promote wellness, manage stress, alleviate pain, express feelings, enhance memory and promote physical rehabilitation in brain-injured people. Here healing is considered as a movement toward mental, physical, emotional and spiritual wholeness to confront the mysterious challenges of brain-injured individuals,” she added.

Dr. Nabanita Chowdhary  has performed extensively  all over India and abroad including in the USA, Canada, Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, China, Thailand, Mauritius, Norway and Bangladesh.

Apart from her regular concerts, renowned musician Dr. Nabanita Chowdhary along with her husband organises mehfil style ‘Baitahks’ to encourage our traditional culture with pristine glory. She conducts workshops and lecture cum demonstrations and also teaches young talented disciples in online and offline.