PURBAYAN CHATTERJEE (INDIA/USA)

www.purbayan.com

Purbayan Chatterjee is a highly esteemed and versatile sitar virtuoso from India, known for his exceptional skills and innovative approach to music. With a career spanning several decades, he has captivated audiences worldwide with his mesmerizing performances, effortlessly blending traditional Indian classical music with contemporary influences. Chatterjee’s profound understanding of his instrument and his ability to evoke emotions through his soulful melodies have firmly established him as a prominent figure in the world of Indian classical music.

UPCOMING SHOWS

Tuesday, October 3, 2025

Indore, India

Thursday, October 12, 2025

Delhi, India

Sunday, October 19, 2025

Brooklyn, NY USA

Friday, November 24, 2025
Ahmedabad, India

Purbayan Chatterjee is one of the topmost sitar maestros of the world belongs to the Senia Maihar Gharana founded by Baba Allauddin Khan. His gurus are his father Pt. Parthapratim Chatterjee, Ustad Ali Akbar Khan, vocal training from Pt. Ajay Chakraborty and training in tabla from Pt. Anindo Chatterjee.
He is a recipient of Indian president awards, Aditya Vikram Birla award, Rotary international award and many other prestigious awards. Purbayan’s music is inspired by the sound of Pandit Nikhil Banerjee. His music combines the tone and richness of the Nikhil Banerjee style and a contemporary touch of his own urbane sensitivity. He has conceptualized the ground-breaking project Shastriya Syndicate – the first Indian Classical Band – Indian Classical band with a contemporary touch, which has performed the world over.

Purbayan bridges musical worlds on his star studded album “Unbounded – Abaad” with the musicians from India, The USA and UK, delivering scintillating performances from the global masters including Ustad Zakir Hussain. Bela Fleck, Antonio Sanchez, Thana Alexa, Michael League. Gary Husband, Jordan Rudess, Shankar Mahadevan, Javed Ali, Ustad Rashid Khan, Mame Khan, Taufiq Qureshi and many more. .