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Suromurchhana to host classical concert in NYC
The event is being organized to mark the 80th birth anniversary of Tabla maestro Padma Shri Pandit Swapan Chaudhuri.
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Staff Reporter - Tue, 23, Sep 2025
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(from left) Swapan Chaudhuri, Namami Karmakar and (right extreme) Sanjoy Banerjee / Suromurchhana
Suromurchhana, a New York based nonprofit organization for Indian classical music, will be hosting a concert on Oct. 25, at Scandinavia House in New York City.
The event is being organized to mark the 80th birth anniversary of tabla maestro Padma Shri Pandit Swapan Chaudhuri.
ALSO READ: Suromurchhana Foundation honors tabla maestro Pandit Swapan Chaudhuri
Pandit Chaudhuri is a renowned Indian tabla maestro of the Lucknow Gharana, celebrated for accompanying legends like Ravi Shankar and Ali Akbar Khan, and honored with India's Sangeet Natak Academy Award in 1996.
Starting at 6:00 PM, the concert will feature Pandit Chaudhuri, performing alongside Sanjoy Banerjee and Kedar Naphade.
Banerjee is a distinguished vocalist and an exponent of Kirana gharana tradition and Naphade is a harmonium exponent known for his sensitive accompaniment.
The concert will commence with a performance by Namami Karmakar, representing the new generation of Indian classical vocalists and known for her renditions of raga, bhajan and thumri. She will be accompanied by Dibyarka Chatterjee on tabla and Shri Anirban Chakrabarty on harmonium.
The event will also pay tribute to musical titans and gurus of Shri Sanjoy Banerjee, Pandit. A. Kanan and Vidushi Malabika Kanan.
The poster of the event / SuromurchhanaSuromurchhana's Artistic Director, Sanjoy Banerjee, remarked, "This event is more than a tribute—it’s a living dialogue between tradition and expression."
He added, "Honoring Pt. Swapan Chaudhuri is an honor for us all"
Suromurchhana is an academy and cultural organization committed to teaching, performing, and preserving authentic Hindustani classical music.
Through concerts, workshops, training, and outreach, it connects artists and audiences across generations, promoting appreciation for Indian classical music and providing a platform for both artists and students.
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