Apratim Majumdar (Sarod) · Amit Chatterjee (Tabla) · Fred Nortes (Pakhawaj)

In the quiet space where musicians and listeners meet, the music unfolds
like a prayer. It reveals the inner voice of the sarod, tracing its path
from the meditative stillness of Dhrupad to the gentle, free-flowing
lyricism of Dhun.
Guided by Apratim Majumdar’s refined mastery of the sarod, joined by
Amit Chatterjee on tabla and his disciple Fred Nortes on pakhawaj, the
performance becomes a living dialogue — a bridge between contemplative
depth and melodic grace. At its heart lies Paramparā — the sacred
lineage, the unbroken chain from master to disciple — embodied in the
musical bond between Amit Chatterjee and Fred Nortes, and illuminated by
the profound presence of Apratim Majumdar. In this shared moment, every
note stretches beyond time, and every silence becomes part of a
collective meditation — a space where sound, devotion, and transmission
merge into one.
The Hindustani duo Amit & Apratim is the story of a deep musical bond
forged in childhood, at the very heart of North Indian classical
tradition. Originally from Calcutta, they bring their instruments into
dialogue on demanding stages across India, Europe, and the United
States, sharing an intimate, inherited, and living music.
Fred Nortes, a student of Amit Chatterjee since 2008, later joined this
artistic relationship. From this encounter emerged PARAMPARĀ, a Sanskrit
term meaning continuous transmission — a symbol of a musical heritage
passed on from generation to generation.
Parampara Trio
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLw-LcuBrkFu7dSpVv_3T984L8WPx_FaEk
Apratim Majumdar ( Sarod ) https://apratimmajumdar.com/
Amit Chatterjee ( Tabla ) http://www.amitchatterjee-tabla.com/
Fred Nortes ( Pakhawaj)   https://www.youtube.com/@fredn75

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