Debasis Chakroborty
Pandit of Senia-Maihar Gharana
Location
Agra, IndiaSpecialization
Indian Slide Guitar • Senia-Maihar Gharana"On the slide, the string does not merely vibrate; it speaks. The soul of the raga finds its voice in every glissando, and the silence between notes carries as much meaning as the sound itself."
Upcoming Events
Reading Raga Resonance: Slide & Strum on The Mystic Frets
A unique musical journey that bridges the ancient traditions of Indian Classical Music with the expressive freedom of Western Guitar playing. This special evening features an extraordinary collaboration between three masterful artists from different musical worlds: Indian Slide Guitar maestro Pandit Debasis Chakroborty, visiting from Agra, India; guitarist Giuliano Moderalli from the UK; and Sam Evans on Tabla from Australia.
Bristol Ragas: Slide & Strum on The Mystic Frets
A unique musical journey that bridges the ancient traditions of Indian Classical Music with the expressive freedom of Western Guitar playing
Indian Slide Guitar Masterclass in London with Pandit Debasis Chakroborty
Slide guitar masterclasses with Pandit Debasis Chakroborty in London: an evening session at Oasis Academy Silvertown on 16 September and a full day at The Tate Institute on 26 September 2026. Open to all stringed instruments and all levels, with one-to-one feedback and a certificate of participation.
Norwich Ragas: Slide & Strum on The Mystic Frets
A unique musical journey that bridges the ancient traditions of Indian Classical Music with the expressive freedom of Western Guitar playing at St Andrew's Hall
Cambridge Ragas: Resonance of Sitar, Slide Guitar, and Tabla
Experience the depth of Indian Classical Music in Cambridge on Sept 20 at Junction. Sitar, Slide Guitar, Tabla, and renewal await!
Kala Festival 2026: Rhythms of Ragas & of Feet
Our third Kala Festival concert at The Bhavan. Pandit Debasis Chakroborty on Indian slide guitar and Ustad Akram Khan on tabla, then Kathak from Alokparna Guha.
London Ragas: Pandit Debasis Chakroborty & Ustad Akram Khan
Pandit Debasis Chakroborty brings Indian slide guitar to London Ragas, with Ustad Akram Khan on tabla. Sat 26 Sept, The Tate Institute, doors 5:45 PM
Discography
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Pandit Debasis Chakroborty (Live from Purvi Festival 2023)
Instrumental Journey Through Nature, Vol. 2 (Live at Kala Festival 2023)
Instrumental Journey Through Nature, Vol. 1 (Live at Kala Festival 2023)
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About Debasis Chakroborty
Pt. Debasis Chakroborty, a well-known Indian classical Slide guitar virtuoso, has joined the Department of Performing Arts under the faculty of Humanities, Mangalayatan University since its inception.
His repertoire in Hindustani classical music attracts students & scholars from all over India & abroad. He has over 25 years of professional experience in Hindustani classical music. He is a regular visitor, conductor-performer and Artist-in-Residence at several foreign Universities in Australia and the USA.
He was crucial to the successful implementation of an international collaborative research project on music between Mangalayatan University and Monash University, Australia. He has published 10 research papers in National and international journals and books.
He has performed extensively throughout Southeast Asia, Australia, the USA, and Europe at major international music festivals and has received appreciation & honours from the musical fraternity worldwide. He is also an expert in many Govt and non-government organisations.