Chandra Chakraborty

Discography

Albums

Om - A soulful collection of devotional songs, exploring the spiritual and meditative aspects of Indian classical music.

Chandra- An intimate album of Thumri and Dadra, showcasing mastery in semi-classical vocal traditions.

Tumi Ele- A contemporary album of Modern Bengali Songs, blending traditional sensibilities with modern expression.

Video Albums & Special Projects

Bhomor Koiyo Giya- A collaborative video album with Saskia Griffiths Moore, fusing Indian classical and folk traditions with British folk music.

Stage Musicals & Touring Productions

Tale of Tawaifs: Begum Akhtar, Umrao Jaan, Chanda Bai, and Pakeezah

- Founder, artistic director, and lead performer in stage musicals based on the lives of famous female musicians/courtesans.

- UK tours have brought these performances to national audiences, blending music, storytelling, and research into culturally rich productions.

Theatrical & Orchestral Collaborations

Opera North- Orpheus (Multi-award-winning musical)

Role: Proserpina, recognised as one of the most popular roles in the production.

Collaborated with the London Chamber Orchestra, performing classical repertoire at major venues.

Jazz & Cross-Genre Collaborations

Worked with Yatra Quartet and other jazz musicians, blending Indian classical vocal techniques with jazz improvisation and ensemble performance.

Collaborated with multi-award-winning poets from around the world, combining poetry, music, and storytelling in innovative performances.

Kalakar Arts UK

Kalakar Arts UK was founded by Chandra Chakraborty, promotes and works to restore lost heritage of South Asian Music.

Discography

Her discography is overwhelmingly classical

 

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