PT. Ulhas Kashalkar with ITC-SRA Faculty members during recording of Country a raga 2.0
Photo Credit: Courtesy: ITC-SRA
ITC Returns with Music Research Academy (ITC SRA) Country a raga 2.0A intimate music tribute to India on the occasion of its 79th Independence Day. Construction on the success of last year’s release, Country a ragaWhich brought gurus, scholars and students together in a heart touching rendering, this track also celebrates the message of unity as well as a rich heritage of Indian classical art. Raga inspired by the country and immortal through patriotism Wande Matram, It reveals the message of unity in diversity through uninterrupted cooperation between various art forms,
According to experienced ITC-SRA Guru and famous Hindustani singer Pandit Ajoy Chakraborty,For decades, the institution has been training young enthusiasts in various music forms with the protection of ITC. Country a raga 2 The centuries-old Guru-Sisya pays tribute to the nation through Parampara. The purpose of this initiative is to convey the values and importance of this tradition to the broader digital audience, emphasizing its permanent relevance. ,
Talking about the experience of working on the project, ITC-Sra Guru, Sarod Exam and Music Director Country a raga 2 Abir Hussain said, “Projects like these remind us of the power of music in uniting people and expressing the spirit of our nation. This year, I have chosen to bring a completely new team together of talented young scholars and faculty members of the institution along with other gurus and artists.
PT. Ajoy Chakrabarty with students during the shoot | Photo Credit: Courtesy: ITC-SRA
Country a raga 2 There is a malignant line of artists including PT. Ajoy Chakrabarty, Pt. Ulhas Kashalkar, PT. Partha Chatterjee, Subra cavity, pt. Uday Bhawalkar, Omkar Dadkar, Brajeshwar Mukherjee and PT. Suresh Talwalkar. On the sarrangi with Sarwar Hussain with singing, the band Prithvibi has given the Indian classical set a touch of contemporary with its orchestration.
Country a raga 2 Avee has been recorded by Bhattacharya in the state -of -the -art studio in ITCSRA. The music video is directed by a debutant Indian filmmaker Chandrashish Ray, and is presented in collaboration with the creative agency Genesis Advertising Private Limited, Kolkata.
Sanjeev Puri, Chairman, ITC, who has supported the project, said, “The company is very proud to be a part of the initiative promoting unity and compassion, preserving the country’s cultural heritage.”
Avee Bhattacharya recorded in ITC-SRA’s state-of-the-art studio, Country a raga 2Which is directed by young filmmaker Chandrashish Ray,It also marks the 50 -year journey of the institution in working towards the cause of art and culture.
Published – August 14, 2025 07:41 pm IST
