{"product_id":"aloke-dasgupta-soul-of-raga-sitar","title":"Aloke Dasgupta: Soul Of Raga: Sitar","description":"Aloke Dasgupta: Soul Of Raga: Sitar MUSIC AUDIO CD indian classical Hindustani  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eType: \u003c\/label\u003e Music \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePlatform: \u003c\/label\u003e Audio CD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/label\u003e Biswas Records \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eReleased: \u003c\/label\u003e 2000 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eMedia: \u003c\/label\u003e CD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cshortdescription\u003e\u003c\/shortdescription\u003eALOKE DASGUPTA: SOUL OF RAGA: SITAR\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlbum Features\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTitle:\u003cbr\u003eAloke Dasgupta: Soul Of Raga: Sitar\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRecord Label:\u003cbr\u003eBiswas Records\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRelease Year:\u003cbr\u003e2000\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCat No:\u003cbr\u003eBIS 186\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCountry:\u003cbr\u003eUS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenre:\u003cbr\u003eIndian Classical\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStyle:\u003cbr\u003eSitar, Raga\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAloke Dasgupta is a dedicated sitar musician whose work draws on classical Hindustani traditions. He focuses on nuanced raga interpretation and expressive melodic phrasing on the sitar. His playing emphasizes clarity of alap, rhythmic interplay and melodic development rooted in classical pedagogy. Dasgupta has collaborated with noted accompanists to present traditional raga performances with thoughtful pacing and tone.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis release highlights Dasgupta's approach to Raga Basant Mukhari and related material, presenting a sequence of introduction, alap and gat sections. The recording features tabla accompaniment that supports the rhythmic structure while allowing the sitar to explore melodic detail. Produced for Biswas Records, the album captures the intimate atmosphere of classical raga performance. Listeners can expect extended improvisation, careful tonal control and traditional rhythmic cycles.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePersonnel: Aloke Dasgupta - Sitar. Tabla Accompanied by Sri Shashanka Bakshi. Producer: Dr. Atanu Biswas. © \u0026amp; ® 2000 Biswas Records.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTracklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1.\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003eAloke Dasgupta\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2.\u003cbr\u003eAlap\u003cbr\u003eAloke Dasgupta\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3.\u003cbr\u003eSlow Gat (Tin Tal)\u003cbr\u003eAloke Dasgupta\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4.\u003cbr\u003eFast Gat (Tin Tal)\u003cbr\u003eAloke Dasgupta\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5.\u003cbr\u003eNomadic Boul\u003cbr\u003eAloke Dasgupta\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor CD Player\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Biswas Records","offers":[{"title":"Used In Sleeve","offer_id":67975812841750,"sku":"139111","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/0377\/1710\/files\/20261113151932402b6840b04b8c.jpg?v=1794612007","url":"https:\/\/www.neverdiemedia.com\/products\/aloke-dasgupta-soul-of-raga-sitar","provider":"NeverDieMedia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}