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Debipriya Sircar

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Vocal: Vande Mataram (N.Pal film)
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Vocal: Vande Mataram (N.Pal film)
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Released: Aug 17, 2011
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Notable projects

Debipriya's vocals were featured on the soundtrack to the South Asian Cinema Foundation's documentary film, 'Niranjan Pal - A Forgotten Legend' by Lalit Mohan Joshi (2011), music director, Pandit Vishwa Prakash, producer, Sahib G. See above for tracks.
http://southasiancinema.accountsupport.com/southasiancinema_com/events-detail.php?ed=2

Debipriya appeared in the short film 'Sitar Way' (Li and Bhatti, 2008) playing an improvised version of Led Zeppelin's 'Stairway to Heaven'.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3e8Syzun6M

She has worked with producers Prithpal Sirjeet and Niraj Chag on the EP 'FLIP THE SKRIPT':
FLIP THE SKRIPT - Prithpal, ft. JC001 & Debipriya
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbjR0rob1Yg
CASTE SYSTEM - Prithpal, ft. Debipriya
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzys5WH2SVU
JAU MAY TO PE BALIHAAR, composer, Pandit Ajoy Chakrabarty, prod. Prithpal, ft. Debipriya
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GuyJoELzr0w

Debipriya has performed on Europe wide satellite channels such as 'Bangla TV' and 'Channel S':
http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=debipriya&aq=f

Debipriya was invited to perform at the annual North American Bengali Conference (NABC 2009) held in San Jose, California.

Projects and Performances

* Sitar accompaniment for Mercury-nominated pianist Zoe Rahman and her clarinetist brother, Idris, presenting jazz-inspired interpretations of Rabindranath Tagore’s music. Also ft. vocalist Sahana Bajpaie and Fahmid Sayem Jahan on Tabla. Dartington Tagore festival, 8th April 2012.

* Sitar and vocal accompaniment for kathak exponent, Smt Jaymini Sahai, Sri Sanju Sahai and Pandit Vishwa Prakash; 'Bramha, Vishnu, Shiva'. Dartington Tagore festival, 8th April 2012.

* Sitar and vocal accompaniment for renowned kathak exponent, Padmashri Pratap Pawar, (musical director, Pandit Vishwa Prakash), London, Dec 3 2011.

* Sitar and vocal accompaniment for Kathak Rangmanch Pravesh of Neesha Radia, disciple of Padmashri Pratap Pawar, (musical director, Pandit Vishwa Prakash) London, Dec 4 2011.

* Sitar accompaniment for Rabindra sangeet exponent Smt Shyamali Basu and students, London, Nov 5 2011

* Guest vocalist for 'Classically Yours' a traditional Indian Dance and Music collaboration with Kathak dancer, Jaymini Sahai and Tabla virtuoso Sri Sanju Sahai, Oct 22 2011.

* Rabindra sangeet sitar accompaniment for leading vocalist Smt. Shreya Guhathakurta, London, Oct 2011

* Vocalist for Kathak exponent Smt Priya Pawar's Pushpalata dance company, and 'Simon and Friends' troupe at London Durga Puja Dashami Function @ Camden town hall Oct 6 2011.

* Music workshop 'Demystifying Indian Music' with Sri Sanju Sahai and Smt Jaymini Sahai. Dartington International Summer School, August 06, 2011.

* Performing the live musical score for silent film 'Light of Asia' (Prem Sanyas). British Film Institute, London. August 06, 2011.

* BBC Radio 4 interview for 'The Film Programme' with Matthew Sweet , London, August 05, 2011

* Vocalist and musician for filmscore for docu-film on 'Niranjan Pal', Nehru Centre August 02, 2011.

* Sitar accompaniment for Rabindra sangeet exponent, Smt. Bithi Purkayastha's CD launch, May 21, 2011

* Sitar accompaniment for Vocal Manch Pravesh by Sushmita Roy at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, London, 9th April 2011

* Solo vocal/sitar performance to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Bangladesh Independence Day. 'Rich Mix' March 26, 2011

* Sitar accompaniment for 'Pushpalata dance Company' presentation 'The Ten forms of Mother Goddess' with Kathak exponent, Smt Priya Pawar. March 19, 2011.

* Performance with classical pianist, Zoe Rahman for International Womens Day, Charlton House, London, March 08, 2011.

* Guest presenter for 'Confluence' (Milapfest) at the Queen Elizabeth Hall, London, March 06, 2011.

* Guest singer for 'Aakrisht' Kathak dance performance by Smt. Jaymini Sahai and Sri Sanju Sahai, Maidenhead, February 27, 2011.

* Performance of 'Evergreen Bengali melodies on Sitar' at the 'Friends of Bangladesh' Annual Charity Dinner, House of Commons, February 10, 2011.

* Harmonium accompaniment for vocal recital by Sri Anirban Bhattacharyya, Nehru Centre, February 08, 2011.

* Live TV performance and interview on chat show 'Gaan & Fun', Channel S, January 27, 2011.

* Solo vocal/sitar performance to commemorate Bangladesh Victory Day. 'Rich Mix', December 16, 2010.

* Singer with group 'Simon and Friends', Camden Durga Puja, October 17, 2010.

* 30min Sitar and Vocal performance 'Evergreen Bengali songs' featuring Sri Sandip Chakravarty and group, at 'Ealing Durga Puja', London UK, October 15, 2010.

* Invited artist for the North American Bengali Conference (NABC 2009), held in San Jose, California, USA.

* Guest artist on 'Gaaner Khata' a musical series, featuring popular Bengali songs (Bangla TV, 2009).

* Guest artist 'Golden Lyrics' a musical TV series, featuring 'Adhunik', modern Bengali songs on Bengali TV channel, 'Channel S' (July 08).

* Guest artist for 'Geeti-shotodol' celebrating the songs of poet Kobi Kazi Nazrul Islam, on Bengali TV channel, 'Channel S' (July 08).

* Live TV performance and interview on 'iRonnie chat show', Channel S, (Feb 08)

* Guest artist for TV programme 'Eid Jolsha', Oct 2007 on Bangla TV.

* Singer and Sitarist with 'Tarang' at the 'Football Reaching Out For Africa (FROFA) charity event (Sept 2007) with guest artist Thierry Henri.

* Performer for the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan's Sitar department at the Mayor of London's 'Regents Street Festival' (July 2007).

* Sitarist and Vocalist with South Asian Instrumental Ensemble, 'Tarang' (2005 - 2009).

* Backing vocalist at BBC electric proms, with Niraj Chag & group (2006).

* Vocalist on 'Caste System' (Demo) Prithpal Sirjeet (2005).

* Vocalist on 'Jaumay To pe balihar' composed by Pandit Ajoy Chakrabarty (Demo) Prithpal Sirjeet (2005).

* Vocalist on album: 'Fused Rocking Beats Vol 01': 'Flip The Skript', featuring JC001. Producer Prithpal Sirjeet, 2005.

* Playback singer and sitarist for West End Musical, 'Twelfth Night', Albery Theatre (June - Nov 2004). Producer Sara Dhillon.

Musical background

Debipriya has trained for several years in North Indian Vocal Music. Singing is Debipriya's primary passion and she has used her musical knowledge to develop a unique and expansive repertoire on the sitar encompassing not only classical ragas and traditional melodies, but also current Bollywood hits, Bengali songs and timeless classic Hindi film songs. (Please mention any special song requests, at the time of booking).

Bookings and private tuition

For more information please email: debipriya.sircar@gmail.com

Please enquire for info on:
* Live sitar music for weddings, cultural or corporate events.
* Live vocal or sitar accompaniment for other performances.
* Solo vocal or sitar recitals.
* Studio session work (vocals, sitar, harmonium, voice-over).
* Private singing and harmonium lessons.
* Private sitar lessons.
* Basic music workshops for groups.
* Private vocal or sitar lessons via Skype.

Artist's background

Sitarist and vocalist Debipriya Sircar (née Das) was born and brought up in London. She began learning music at the age of 4 from her mother and her early gurus were the late Pandit Manesh Chandra Kansara (sitar) and the late Sri Golak Mohan Choudhury(vocal).

SInce 2003, Debipriya has been a disciple of Pandit Ajoy Chakrabarty, one of the finest exponents of North Indian Classical Vocal music and has received vocal training at workshops conducted in the UK. She has also received tuition in sitar from Ustad Shahid Parvez, and Sri Purbayan Chatterjee at workshops organised by Darbar (UK) and Pandit Sanjay Guha (Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, UK).

Based in Stratford (East London) Debipriya combines her music with a full time career as a cancer research scientist.

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  • Genre: Acoustic / Classical

    Location London, Un

    Profile Views: 27773

    Last Login: 4/11/2013

    Member Since 8/18/2007

    Type of Label Unsigned

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