Debashish Bhattacharya

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Born in 1963 to musically inclined parents, Pandit Debashish Bhattacharya was a prodigy of Indian music, taking up the guitar in its newest incarnations as an Indian classical instrument. Playing for All India Radio by age four, Bhattacharya developed his personal style over the next 20 years or so, studying under the father of Indian classical guitar, Brij Bhushan Kabra, as well as vocalist Ajoy Chakrabarty and Ali Akbar Khan. He was given the President of India award in 1984 at the age of 21. From there, he went on to work developing the Hawaiian slide guitar into a more Indian instrument, adding chikaris and sympathetic strings, and eventually coming out with a 24-string instrument based on the old Hawaiian six-string. This is universally regarded as the highest form of the slide guitar's development anywhere, making Bhattacharya one of the masters of the instrument, especially when considering his amazing abilities in playing Indian forms on it. Since gaining renown, he's worked on a number of guitar tours and multicultural projects, most notably with John McLaughlin's Shakti and a number of projects with slide guitar master Bob Brozman. In 2003 Bhattacharya released Mahima with Brozman, fusing Hawaiian and Indian music, which raised his global profile exponentially. Between 2004 and 2009 he was prolific, releasing no less than ten albums including the widely celebrated Love's Dawn, Til Death Do Us Part, Calcutta Slide Guitar: Vol. 3, Raga Pahadi Jhinjhoti with Swapan Chaudhuri, and Calcutta Chronicles: Indian Slide-Guitar Oddyssey (which earned him both a Grammy nomination and a BBC Award. He toured and taught at various universities between 2010-2012. Bhattacharya resumed recording in 2013 with the solo Madeira: If Music Could Intoxicate, and Beyond the Ragasphere on Riverboat; the latter was recorded with friends including drummer Jeff Sipe, guitarists Jerry Douglas and John McLaughlin and keyboardist Raja Narayan Dev. Two years later, Riverboat issued his Slide Guitar Ragas from Dusk til Dawn, followed in 2017 by an ensemble recording entitled Hawaii to Calcutta: A Tribute to Tau Moe. ~ Adam Greenberg, Rovi

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Papa Tau (A Tribute to Papa Tau Moe)
Debashish Bhattacharya
Hawaii to Calcutta: A Tribute to Tau Moe
06:09
Writer: Debashish Bhattacharya / Composers: Debashish Bhattacharya

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2024 World Music Network (UK) Ltd
29-11-2024
Legacy
01
A Sunrise Serenade (Todi Alaap)
Debashish Bhattacharya
Legacy
09:15
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The Whispers of Dawn (Todi Slow)
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Legacy
07:46
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A Vibrant Awakening (Todi Fast)
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Legacy
04:43
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A Lovers Gentle Whisper (Bhairavi Bandish)
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Legacy
05:13
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Taansen Ki Malhar - The Rainfall Prelude
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Legacy
10:34
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06
Tempest of The Monsoon Dance Legacy
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Legacy
08:38
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07
The Quietude of Inner Peace (Jinjhoti Aalap)
Debashish Bhattacharya
Legacy
05:24
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2023 Abstract Logix
03-01-2023
The Sound of the Soul
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Ever the Flame Burns
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The Sound of the Soul
09:19
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To His Lotus Feet
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The Sound of the Soul
39:09
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The Sound of the Soul
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The Sound of the Soul
08:22
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Colors of Joy
Debashish Bhattacharya
The Sound of the Soul
09:34
Writer: Debashish Bhattacharya
GMO
14-05-2021
Herting: Sai Symphony (Live)
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Sai Symphony for Orchestra, Choir and Solists, No. 1 "The Avatar Emerges": Introduction
Anjana Rajagopalan
Herting: Sai Symphony (Live)
03:47
Composers: Mike Herting
02
Sai Symphony for Orchestra, Choir and Solists, No. 1 "The Avatar Emerges": Baba's Theme
Anjana Rajagopalan
Herting: Sai Symphony (Live)
00:56
Composers: Mike Herting
03
Sai Symphony for Orchestra, Choir and Solists, No. 1 "The Avatar Emerges": Childhood Scenes
Anjana Rajagopalan
Herting: Sai Symphony (Live)
03:44
Composers: Mike Herting
04
Sai Symphony for Orchestra, Choir and Solists, No. 1 "The Avatar Emerges": Turbulent Times
Anjana Rajagopalan
Herting: Sai Symphony (Live)
02:12
Composers: Mike Herting
05
Sai Symphony for Orchestra, Choir and Solists, No. 1 "The Avatar Emerges": On the Riverbank
Anjana Rajagopalan
Herting: Sai Symphony (Live)
01:45
Composers: Mike Herting
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Sai Symphony for Orchestra, Choir and Solists, No. 1 "The Avatar Emerges": Flute Solo
Anjana Rajagopalan
Herting: Sai Symphony (Live)
02:54
Composers: Mike Herting
07
Sai Symphony for Orchestra, Choir and Solists, No. 1 "The Avatar Emerges": Warm Breeze
Anjana Rajagopalan
Herting: Sai Symphony (Live)
02:36
Composers: Mike Herting
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Unzipped Fly Records
30-11-2018
JOY!Guru
01
Here Comes the Moon King
Debashish Bhattacharya
JOY!Guru
11:57
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Night Rider
Debashish Bhattacharya
JOY!Guru
05:01
Composers: Wojtek Traczyk
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Midnight Raga
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JOY!Guru
14:05
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04
Chaturangui Express
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JOY!Guru
03:49
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05
Alice
Debashish Bhattacharya
JOY!Guru
05:00
Composers: Wojtek Traczyk
06
From Hawaii with Love
Debashish Bhattacharya
JOY!Guru
05:40
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07
Red Moon over Warsaw
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JOY!Guru
06:53
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2017 Riverboat Records/World Music Network
27-01-2017
Hawaii to Calcutta: A Tribute to Tau Moe
01
Playful Melina on Diamond Head
Debashish Bhattacharya
Hawaii to Calcutta: A Tribute to Tau Moe
05:05
Writer: Debashish Bhattacharya / Composers: Debashish Bhattacharya
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Meeting by Waikiki
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Hawaii to Calcutta: A Tribute to Tau Moe
03:48
Writer: Debashish Bhattacharya / Composers: Debashish Bhattacharya
03
The Dance of Nai'a at Oahu Shore
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Hawaii to Calcutta: A Tribute to Tau Moe
04:11
Writer: Debashish Bhattacharya / Composers: Debashish Bhattacharya
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E Ku'u Morning Dew
Debashish Bhattacharya
Hawaii to Calcutta: A Tribute to Tau Moe
04:08
Writer: Debashish Bhattacharya / Composers: Debashish Bhattacharya
05
Papa Tau (A Tribute to Papa Tau Moe)
Debashish Bhattacharya
Hawaii to Calcutta: A Tribute to Tau Moe
06:09
Writer: Debashish Bhattacharya / Composers: Debashish Bhattacharya
06
Aloha 'Oe
Debashish Bhattacharya
Hawaii to Calcutta: A Tribute to Tau Moe
07:08
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07
The Island Romance
Debashish Bhattacharya
Hawaii to Calcutta: A Tribute to Tau Moe
07:46
Writer: Debashish Bhattacharya / Composers: Debashish Bhattacharya
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2015 Riverboat Records/World Music Network
30-03-2015
Slide-Guitar Ragas From Dusk Till Dawn
01
Aarti (The Evening Ritual)
Debashish Bhattacharya
Slide-Guitar Ragas From Dusk Till Dawn
17:50
Composers: Debashish Bhattacharya
02
Ras Tarang (The Waves of Desire)
Debashish Bhattacharya
Slide-Guitar Ragas From Dusk Till Dawn
20:06
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03
Mehfil-E-Jashn (The Celebratory Concert)
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Slide-Guitar Ragas From Dusk Till Dawn
11:36
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04
Roshni (The Light)
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Slide-Guitar Ragas From Dusk Till Dawn
17:43
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Vasundhara (Mother Earth)
Debashish Bhattacharya
Slide-Guitar Ragas From Dusk Till Dawn
08:22
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2013 Magenta Label Group
27-08-2013
Madeira
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Madeira
Debashish Bhattacharya
Madeira
16:27
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Morning Gait
Debashish Bhattacharya
Madeira
20:31
03
Jhoom
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Madeira
13:21
04
Colours of Love
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Madeira
09:25
05
O My Beloved!
Debashish Bhattacharya
Madeira
04:50
2013 Riverboat Records/World Music Network
30-04-2013
Beyond The Ragasphere
01
Kirwani One.5+8.Five
Debashish Bhattacharya
Beyond The Ragasphere
06:33
Writer: Debashish Bhattacharya / Composers: Debashish Bhattacharya
02
Reflections Remain
Debashish Bhattacharya
Beyond The Ragasphere
08:22
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03
A Mystical Morning
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Beyond The Ragasphere
16:03
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04
Rasam Samba (Dance Of The Musical Spirits)
Debashish Bhattacharya
Beyond The Ragasphere
16:03
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Khamaj Tarana
Debashish Bhattacharya
Beyond The Ragasphere
06:47
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Indospaniola
Debashish Bhattacharya
Beyond The Ragasphere
05:31
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JD2 Pillusion
Debashish Bhattacharya
Beyond The Ragasphere
07:04
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2010 World Music Network
14-02-2012
Live In Calcutta
01
Raga Maru Bihag Aalaap (Bonus Track)
Debashish Bhattacharya
Live In Calcutta
13:41
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02
Mahu Bihag Jod-Jhala (Bonus Track)
Debashish Bhattacharya
Live In Calcutta
09:30
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03
Maru Bihag Gat in Madhyala Rupak Tala (Bonus Track)
Debashish Bhattacharya
Live In Calcutta
12:22
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04
Maru Bihag Gat and Jhala in Drut Tintala (Bonus Track)
Debashish Bhattacharya
Live In Calcutta
13:20
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Raga Khamaj Aalaap (Bonus Track)
Debashish Bhattacharya
Live In Calcutta
07:41
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Anandam in Anandi (Raga: Mishra Shivaranjani) [Bonus Track]
Debashish Bhattacharya
Live In Calcutta
07:07
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2008 Riverboat Records/World Music Network
01-02-2012
Calcutta Chronicles: Indian Slide-Guitar Odyssey
01
Sufi Bhakti
Debashish Bhattacharya
Calcutta Chronicles: Indian Slide-Guitar Odyssey
07:13
Writer: Debashish Bhattacharya / Composers: Debashish Bhattacharya
02
Amrit Anand
Debashish Bhattacharya
Calcutta Chronicles: Indian Slide-Guitar Odyssey
03:07
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03
Nivedan
Debashish Bhattacharya
Calcutta Chronicles: Indian Slide-Guitar Odyssey
07:32
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04
Ganga Kinare
Debashish Bhattacharya
Calcutta Chronicles: Indian Slide-Guitar Odyssey
04:57
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05
Gypsy Anandi
Debashish Bhattacharya
Calcutta Chronicles: Indian Slide-Guitar Odyssey
06:27
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06
Rasika
Debashish Bhattacharya
Calcutta Chronicles: Indian Slide-Guitar Odyssey
08:22
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07
Aviskaar
Debashish Bhattacharya
Calcutta Chronicles: Indian Slide-Guitar Odyssey
08:32
Composers: Debashish Bhattacharya
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(P) 2011 Ninaad Music
01-01-2011
Adhrishta
01
Raag Mohan Kalyani Meets Shuddha Kalyan - Addha Teentaal
Debashish Bhattacharya
Adhrishta
07:52
Composers: Traditional
02
Raag Megh and Madhya Malati - Jhaptaal
Debashish Bhattacharya
Adhrishta
11:14
Composers: Traditional
03
Raag Charukeshi - Teentaal
Debashish Bhattacharya
Adhrishta
22:25
Composers: Traditional
04
Raag Bhairavi - Dadra
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Adhrishta
05:28
Composers: Traditional
2009 Riverboat Records/World Music Network
13-07-2009
O Shakuntala!
01
Megha Re
Debashish Bhattacharya
O Shakuntala!
09:39
Composers: Debashish Bhattacharya
02
Shringar
Debashish Bhattacharya
O Shakuntala!
08:05
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03
Samarpan
Debashish Bhattacharya
O Shakuntala!
04:28
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04
Baarish!
Debashish Bhattacharya
O Shakuntala!
08:52
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05
Milaap
Debashish Bhattacharya
O Shakuntala!
03:54
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06
Chahat
Debashish Bhattacharya
O Shakuntala!
03:27
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07
Priyatameshu
Debashish Bhattacharya
O Shakuntala!
07:14
Composers: Debashish Bhattacharya
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2005 Riverboat Records/World Music Network
25-04-2005
Calcutta Slide-Guitar
01
Aanandam
Debashish Bhattacharya
Calcutta Slide-Guitar
06:27
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02
Prema Chakor
Debashish Bhattacharya
Calcutta Slide-Guitar
09:21
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03
Nata Raaj
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Calcutta Slide-Guitar
13:42
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04
Usha
Debashish Bhattacharya
Calcutta Slide-Guitar
11:47
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05
Prabha
Debashish Bhattacharya
Calcutta Slide-Guitar
15:32
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06
Maha Shakti
Debashish Bhattacharya
Calcutta Slide-Guitar
18:05
Composers: Debashish Bhattacharya
â„— 2002 Sagarika Music
20-05-2002
Sunrise
01
Aalap Of The Greatful Meetong
Debashish Bhattacharya
Sunrise
08:16
Writer: Instrumental / Composers: Traditional
02
Menacing Waltz
Debashish Bhattacharya
Sunrise
02:57
Writer: Instrumental / Composers: Traditional
03
New Swinging Blues
Debashish Bhattacharya
Sunrise
06:32
Writer: Instrumental / Composers: Traditional
04
Motherless Children
Debashish Bhattacharya
Sunrise
07:03
Writer: Instrumental / Composers: Traditional
05
Kirwani Calypso
Debashish Bhattacharya
Sunrise
03:28
Writer: Instrumental / Composers: Traditional
06
Sunrise At Calcutta
Debashish Bhattacharya
Sunrise
13:46
Writer: Instrumental / Composers: Traditional
07
Pahadi - Chio-Chio-Chi
Debashish Bhattacharya
Sunrise
08:41
Writer: Instrumental / Composers: Traditional
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â„— 2001 Vik's Band
01-01-2001
Sunrise
01
Aalap Of The Greatful Meetong
Debashish Bhattacharya
Sunrise
08:16
Composers: Traditional
02
Menacing Waltz
Debashish Bhattacharya
Sunrise
02:57
Composers: Traditional
03
New Swinging Blues
Debashish Bhattacharya
Sunrise
06:32
Composers: Traditional
04
Motherless Children
Debashish Bhattacharya
Sunrise
07:03
Composers: Traditional
05
Kirwani Calypso
Debashish Bhattacharya
Sunrise
03:28
Composers: Traditional
06
Sunrise At Calcutta
Debashish Bhattacharya
Sunrise
13:46
Composers: Traditional
07
Pahadi - Chio-Chio-Chi
Debashish Bhattacharya
Sunrise
08:41
Composers: Traditional
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