Purbayan Chatterjee
Purbayan Chatterjee press kit session

Press Kit

Bio

A refined voice of the modern sitar.

Purbayan Chatterjee is among the leading sitar artists of his generation, recognized for a sound that is deeply classical, emotionally direct, and alive to the modern stage.

His music is grounded in the Senia Maihar Gharana, with a practice shaped by raga architecture, tonal patience, and the expansive imagination of Hindustani classical improvisation.

Across concerts, recordings, lecture-demonstrations, and collaborations, Purbayan brings the sitar into spaces that feel rigorous, accessible, and artistically current.

Sitar maestro rooted in the Senia Maihar Gharana

Known for refined raga development and a contemporary concert presence

Performs across solo recitals, ensemble projects, recordings, and collaborations

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Press Releases

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Current release

Purbayan Chatterjee opens a new season of concert and collaborative work

A presenter-ready release covering upcoming appearances, major collaborations, and the continuing evolution of his sitar language on international stages.

Artist story

A Senia Maihar voice shaped for the contemporary concert hall

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