Pandit Ajoy Chakrabarty - Pandit Ajoy Chakrabarty At Wolverhampton, 1993 (Raga Yaman) (2026) [Hi-Res]

An archival live concert recording of the Indian classical vocalist Pandit Ajoy Chakrabarty, captured during his performance in Wolverhampton, United Kingdom, in 1993. Representing the Patiala-Kasur gharana tradition, the recording documents Chakrabarty’s vocal repertoire ranging from pure Hindustani classical structures to semi-classical forms.

The concert material features performances in Raga Yaman (presenting Vilambit khayal, Saadra, and Drut khayal), Raga Piloo presented as a Thumri, Raga Desh accompanying a Meera Bhajan, alongside spoken introductions by the artist and a traditional Bengali song. The performance captures the structure typical of 1990s UK tour recitals by Indian classical masters, balancing intricate classical ragas with accessible devotional and regional vocal compositions.
Tracklist:
1. Pandit Ajoy Chakrabarty - Introduction By Pandit Ajoy Chakrabarty
2. Pandit Ajoy Chakrabarty - Raga Yaman (Vilambit Khayal in Ektaal - Daataa Gareeb Nawaaj)
3. Pandit Ajoy Chakrabarty - Raga Yaman (Saadra in Jhaptaal - Chadrama Lalaat Par)
4. Pandit Ajoy Chakrabarty - Raga Yaman (Drut Khayal in Teentaal - Mora Man Harwa Leeno Daiya)
5. Pandit Ajoy Chakrabarty - Raga Yaman (Drut Khayal in Teentaal - Kinare, Kinare, Kinare, Kinare, Dariya, Kashti Baandho Re By Tanras Khan)