--- url: 'https://kalasudha.com/en-de/event/music-without-boundaries-debasis-chakroborty-deepak-shah-durjay-bhaumik' title: 'Music Without Boundaries, Thu 17 Aug 2023' author: name: drupler url: 'https://kalasudha.com/en-de/user/1' date: '2023-06-13T15:15:03+00:00' updated: '2026-10-18T23:34:17+00:00' type: events.event summary: "Experience the transformative power of music at 'Music Without Boundaries', a special event under the 'Kala Festival' banner. 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This concert celebrates music as a universal language that transcends cultural and linguistic barriers. Join us as we journey from the rich heritage of classical ragas to contemporary tunes, revealing music's limitless nature. Our talented artists - Debasis Chakroborty on Indian Slide Guitar, Deepak Shah on Piano, and Durjay Bhaumik on Tabla - bring a unique blend of traditional and modern melodies. Their performances echo the essence of music's timeless and boundary-less spirit. ## Performing Artists [ Debasis Chakroborty ](/en-de/artist/debasis-chakroborty) [ Deepak Shah ](/en-de/artist/deepak-shah) [ Durjay Bhaumik ](/en-de/artist/durjay-bhaumik) [ Dr Lovely Sharma ](/en-de/artist/dr-lovely-sharma) ## Performing Artists - [ ](https://www.facebook.com/DebasisGuitar) [ ](https://www.instagram.com/debasis.chakroborty/) [ ](https://x.com/debasisguitar) ### Debasis Chakroborty 21 Events [ View Profile ](/en-de/artist/debasis-chakroborty) - [ ](https://www.facebook.com/deeppak.shah) [ ](https://www.instagram.com/raagapianist/) [ ](https://x.com/pianist_deepak) ### Deepak Shah 10 Events [ View Profile ](/en-de/artist/deepak-shah) - ### Durjay Bhaumik 4 Events [ View Profile ](/en-de/artist/durjay-bhaumik) - ### Dr Lovely Sharma 3 Events [ View Profile ](/en-de/artist/dr-lovely-sharma) ## Event Details The universal language of music knows no boundaries. It transcends geographical borders, cultures, and languages, uniting souls in a symphony of emotions. Rooted in this powerful truth, we bring you "Music Without Boundaries", an integral part of the 'Kala Festival'. This event aims to echo the words of the renowned Herbie Hancock, asserting that music is an art form that surmounts language. Music stands out in the vast arena of artistic expression with its infinite expansiveness. It wraps the universe in its melody, turning rules and limits into mere whispers against its vibrant chorus. "Music Without Boundaries" is not merely a concert but a celebration of music's all-encompassing spirit, enticing those who seek an experience that pushes past the conventional. Under the expert hands of maestros Debasis Chakroborty, Deepak Shah, and Durjay Bhaumik, the event promises a musical journey that traverses eras. From the profound depths of classical ragas to the pulsating energy of contemporary popular music, the program illustrates the transformative power of musical influences over time. Debasis Chakroborty, a virtuoso of the Indian Slide Guitar, brings to the stage the melodic intricacies of the instrument, weaving stories through his notes. Deepak Shah, an enchanting pianist, adds layers of harmony with his rich and nuanced command of the keys. Completing this trio is Durjay Bhaumik, whose mastery of the Tabla adds a rhythmic heartbeat to the ensemble. Together, they aim to inspire participants to revel in the transcendent nature of this concert. "Music Without Boundaries" is more than just a title; it's a sensory exploration, a journey into the limitless realms of musical expression. Join us for this transformative journey to experience music in its most immersive form. This is more than a concert; it's an opportunity to embrace a global language that unites us all. Book your tickets today and get ready to join a musical journey that knows no boundaries. Show More > " > > The piano helps me speak the language of ragas in a new way. It’s where my heart finds balance between tradition and imagination. > > — Deepak Shah > > Raga Pianist ## Venue information ### West Road Concert Hall 11 West Rd, Cambridge, CB3 9DP [ Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.202097%2C0.10789954) [ Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/directions?destination=52.202097%2C0.10789954) Parking - Madingley Road Park & Ride, just off Junction 13 of the M11 to the west of Cambridge, offers free parking for up to 18 hours, after which charges apply. - The Universal/Route U bus runs from Eddington Avenue (Madingley Road Park stop), adjacent to the Park & Ride site, to West Road (University Library stop), approximately 50 metres from our front door. Accessibility The main entrance to the venue is step-free with a push button for automatic opening. The building has level access across the ground floor and the stage. **Parking:** There are several accessible parking bays on the Sidgwick Site, available on a non-reservable basis in the evenings and at weekends. You may also use the West Road car park for drop-off and pick-up. **Seating:** Row D has level access and is most suitable for those with reduced mobility. Three wheelchair spaces are available in the Concert Hall (D19-21). Please contact the relevant box office to request a wheelchair space. **Induction Loop:** An induction loop is installed in the Concert Hall for those with hearing impairments. Patrons in rows D-T can use the induction loop system by simply adjusting their hearing aid to the ‘T’ position. Please note that the induction loop system does not cover rows A-C and the East and West Balconies. **Toilets:** An accessible toilet is available approximately 18 metres from the main seating area. Assistance dogs: Assistance dogs are welcome in the building. [ Venue website ](https://www.westroad.org) Image not available [ Open larger map ](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=52.202097&mlon=0.10789954#map=16/52.202097/0.10789954) ## Event Highlights & Gallery Relive the magic - watch videos and browse photos from this event ### Video Performances (...) [ Live Performance 5:23 ### Raag Hansdhwani \| Music of India \| Indian Slide Guitar, Piano, Sitar & Tabla \| Kala Festival 2023 1 year ago ](/en-de/video/raag-hansdhwani-music-of-india-indian-slide-guitar-piano-sitar-tabla-kala-festival-2023) [ Live Performance 26:27 ### Raag Jhinjhoti \| Sitar \| Dr Lovely Sharma \| Music of India \| Kala Festival 2023 1 year ago ](/en-de/video/raag-jhinjhoti-sitar-dr-lovely-sharma-music-of-india-kala-festival-2023) [ Live Performance 24:35 ### Tabla Solo \| Durjay Bhaumik \| Music of India \| Kala Festival 2023 1 year ago ](/en-de/video/tabla-solo-durjay-bhaumik-music-of-india-kala-festival-2023) ## Frequently Asked Questions How do I get to West Road Concert Hall in Cambridge by car or bus, and is the hall wheelchair accessible? West Road Concert Hall is at 11 West Road, Cambridge CB3 9DP. Drivers can park at Madingley Road Park & Ride, off Junction 13 of the M11, free for up to 18 hours with charges after that, then take the Universal (U) bus to the University Library stop, about 50 metres from the front door. The main entrance is step-free with push-button automatic doors, and Row D has level access. The Concert Hall has three wheelchair spaces, seats D19 to D21, which you book through the box office. The induction loop serves rows D to T; rows A to C and the balconies sit outside it. Where can I hear live Indian classical music in Cambridge, England, which venues has KalaSudha used for its Cambridge concerts, and where are new Cambridge dates listed? KalaSudha presents live Indian classical music in Cambridge, England, and lists each concert on its [Cambridge page](/en-de/place/cambridge) with a link to book. To hear when the next Cambridge date is set, read [how to hear about new Cambridge concerts](/en-de/faq/how-do-i-hear-about-new-kalasudha-concerts-in-cambridge). KalaSudha has presented concerts at West Road Concert Hall, Lee Seng Tee Hall at Wolfson College and Cambridge Junction. For the artists, see [which artists have played Cambridge](/en-de/faq/which-artists-has-kalasudha-brought-to-cambridge). Who is the Indian slide guitarist Pandit Debasis Chakroborty, the senior-most disciple of Pandit Brij Bhushan Kabra? [**Pandit Debasis Chakroborty**](/en-de/artist/debasis-chakroborty) is a Hindustani slide guitarist and the senior-most disciple of [Pandit Brij Bhushan Kabra](/en-de/legendary-masters/brij-bhushan-kabra), and his playing reflects Kabra's style. His name is also written Debasis Chakraborty. He plays in the [Senia-Maihar gharana](/en-de/gharana/senia-maihar-gharana) and has taught since 1992. He has been part of the Department of Performing Arts at Mangalayatan University since its inception, and returns to universities in Australia and the USA as a conductor-performer and artist-in-residence. He helped carry out a joint music research project between Mangalayatan University and Monash University, and has published 10 research papers. Who is Deepak Shah, and what is his musical background? [**Deepak Shah**](/en-de/artist/deepak-shah) is a pianist, arranger and music director from a musical family. His grandfather, Shantilal Shah, and Mohan Junior taught him classical music, and that training opened the door to arrangement and direction. Over about 25 years he has worked with leading artists from India and performed in India and abroad. He has composed music and background scores for over 30 films in Bangla, Gujarati, Punjabi and Bhojpuri, and recorded albums with T-Series, Tips and Venus. What is an Indian slide guitar, how is it played, and where can I learn it? The **Indian slide guitar** is a guitar laid flat across the lap and stopped with a steel bar instead of fingers on frets. It is an instrument of **Hindustani classical music**, the classical music of North India. Sympathetic strings ring underneath the melody unstruck, and the player plucks extra drone (chikari) strings. The bar never leaves the string, so one note travels into the next without a break. For its history and players, see the [Indian slide guitar](/en-de/instrument/indian-slide-guitar) page. You can learn it with KalaSudha in the [online academy](/en-de/courses). What is the Senia-Maihar gharana, who founded it, and which KalaSudha artist plays in it? The [**Senia-Maihar gharana**](/en-de/gharana/senia-maihar-gharana) is the [sarod](/en-de/instrumental/hindustani-classical/sarod) lineage that Allauddin Khan founded at Maihar, a former princely state, in the early 20th century. Most sources treat it and the Maihar gharana as one school spanning several instruments. "Senia" names the Tansen line, which Allauddin Khan joined as a disciple of Wazir Khan of Rampur. He brought a **dhrupad** approach to the sarod, sitar, violin and bansuri. Among KalaSudha's artists, [Pandit Debasis Chakroborty](/en-de/artist/debasis-chakroborty) plays in the gharana. Have more questions? Contact our support team and we'll be happy to help!