Dhrupad in Blood: A Fathers Gift @darbarfestival
Dhrupad in Blood: A Fathers Gift  @darbarfestival
Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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In celebration of Father’s Day, we’re honored to release a precious excerpt from the archives — a soulful performance by Pandit Prem Kumar Mallick and Prashant Mallick at the Darbar Festival 2007. This deeply moving duet in Raag Shudh Sarang captures not just the mastery of the Darbhanga Dhrupad tradition, but also the sacred bond between father and son, guru and shishya. Rooted in centuries of musical heritage, their performance is a testament to the timeless beauty of Dhrupad — austere, majestic, and profoundly devotional. Join us in paying tribute to the legacy of fathers, mentors, and the divine art of passing knowledge through generations.

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Learn more about the Music:

Dhrupad is the oldest surviving form of Hindustani classical music — a deeply meditative and spiritual art that traces its lineage back to the temples and courts of ancient India. Unlike other styles, Dhrupad is not just music, but a sadhana — a path of devotion and discipline. Its emphasis on purity of notes, majestic aalaap, and structured rhythmic cycles makes it both rigorous and sublime. The Darbhanga gharana, to which Pandit Prem Kumar Mallick and Prashant Mallick belong, is known for its rich vocal ornamentation, dynamic layakari (rhythmic play), and expressive depth. In every phrase, one hears not just melody, but centuries of wisdom, devotion, and the eternal dialogue between tradition and innovation. Watching this father-son duo bring Dhrupad to life is nothing short of witnessing a living legacy in motion.

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Musicians -
Prem Kumar Mallick (dhrupad)
Prashant Mallick (dhrupad)
Ravi Shankar Upadhyay (pakhwaj)


Recorded at Darbar Festival 2007
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