Premkumar Mallick
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About Premkumar Mallick
Pandit Premkumar Mallick is a distinguished Dhrupad vocalist of the renowned Darbhanga Gharana, representing the 12th generation of this illustrious musical tradition. Known for his deeply meditative alap and powerful, resonant voice, he embodies the austere beauty and spiritual depth that define Dhrupad.
A Gold Medalist of All India Radio and holder of a PhD in Classical Vocal Music, Pandit Mallick has performed extensively across India and internationally. His music reflects a rare balance of rigorous discipline, emotional gravitas, and continuity of centuries-old knowledge, making him one of the foremost exponents of contemporary Dhrupad.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the dhrupad singer Pandit Premkumar Mallick?
Pandit Premkumar Mallick is a dhrupad singer of the Darbhanga gharana, the twelfth generation of its tradition. He sings a meditative alap, the slow opening of a raga, with a powerful, resonant voice. He is a Gold Medallist of All India Radio and holds a PhD in classical vocal music. He has performed across India and abroad.
I have never been to an Indian classical concert. Will I follow it?
Yes. You do not need to recognise a raga or count a taal to follow a Hindustani (North Indian) classical concert.
A raga performance opens with the alap, a slow section with no pulse. In instrumental music the jor then brings in a steady pulse, and when the tabla enters with the composition, the rhythm takes hold.
Come at the door time so you hear the opening alap. New to the format? Read what a baithak is and when to arrive. Going to a dance evening? Read what Kathak is.
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