The Dasgupta Sisters by Sandeep Chowta, Paroma and Pragya Dasgupta released today

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This Album is The Dasgupta Sisters' tribute to their late mother Smt. Manjushree Dasgupta, who was a renowned classical singer from Kolkata. She performed regularly for All India Radio, Doordarshan and in various music conferences and festivals and shared the stage with the legendary Bismillah Khan Sahab, Pt. Jasraj, Smt. Shobha Gurtu et al. She was one of the only two female disciples of Ustad Nissar Hussain Khan Sahab (Padma Vibhushan) from Rampur Sahaswan Gharana.

As youngsters, we learnt music from our mother. Some of our oldest and fondest memories of her were seeing mom singing Khayal, Thumri, Dadra, Kajri, Tarana etc. and doing regular practice at home with the stalwarts of music like Pt Swapan Shib (tabla), Mehfooz Khan (harmonium), Pt Ramesh Mishra (Sarangi), Probodh Bhattacheryaa (harmonium).

When conceptualising this album, Sandeep Chowta suggested that they do an album in honour of the musical memory of their dear mother - Smt. Manjushree Dasgupta. It was decided to choose four classical bandishes (Chota Khayal), as they were some of her favourites. Sandeep has worked his magic and produced this album along with some stellar international artists. Thommyknoles and Hector Moreno Guerrero are the featured keyboard players and Seb Read is the featured bassist.

This album is available on all digital platforms on the 22nd of April, 2021.

Artists : The Dasgupta Sisters Comprising of Paroma Dasgupta, Pragya Dasgupta
Album Name: The Dasgupta Sisters
Label: Namma Music
Release Date: 22nd April, 2021