Tradition isn’t a cage, it’s a compass: Purbayan Chatterjee on pushing boundaries in Indian classical music

In an era where musical boundaries are increasingly fluid, sitar virtuoso Purbayan Chatterjee stands at the crossroads of tradition and experimentation. Rooted in the rich legacy of the Senia Maihar Gharana yet unafraid to explore new sonic terrains, Chatterjee continues to redefine the possibilities of Indian classical music on a global stage.

Tradition isn’t a cage, it’s a compass: Purbayan Chatterjee on pushing boundaries in Indian classical music
In an era where musical boundaries are increasingly fluid, sitar virtuoso Purbayan Chatterjee stands at the crossroads of tradition and experimentation. Rooted in the rich legacy of the Senia Maihar Gharana yet unafraid to explore new sonic terrains, Chatterjee continues to redefine the possibilities of Indian classical music on a global stage.