The Magic Of Dadra

By Author: Kaushiki Chakraborty
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There was a time when the great ‘durbars’ and ‘mehfils’ of the Kings and the Nawabs was considered incomplete without music. And the music that was played and performed in those days was a product of immense training, hard-work, passion, dedication and a wealth of knowledge in the ancient art of music. Dadra is among the ‘taals’ that was immensely popular in those days and has continued to maintain its importance in the present times as well . . . and there are innumerable reasons why even in these times when the DJs rock the nights, people look out for Dadra concerts in their own cities and even beyond.


Kolkata is among the cities that is rich in culture and heritage and is also known for holding on to the same. This city has a lot to offer to all its residents and the visitors that results in them coming back for more. Thus, it certainly means a lot to become one among the existing Dadra singers in kolkata. Like almost all of the classical Indian Ragas and Taals, Dadra requires years of proper training and dedicated practice. It is not for all to become a performer in Dadra and even manage to ...
... captivate the hears of the audience with performance on the same. With the western culture encroaching upon what is left of our own, not many Dadra performers can be located around the world as of now. However, numerous singers in kolkata have chosen to tread this difficult yet yielding and satisfying path in music.


Numerous Dadra singers in kolkata have performed almost all over the world. these trained artists know what to deliver to what kind of gathering. It can be possible that the same level and type of Dadra performance may not be able capture the interest of one and all. Like fine wine and cheese, one is required to have an acquired taste in music as well, Dadra included. Yet, innovation marks the attempts of the singers in kolkata. Many fusion performances have achieved credit and recognition in the international platform. Musicians worldwide have understood the importance and the impact of this musical taals.


Another reason why there are a host of successful Tappa Singer in Kolkata is that, there are successful trainers present in this city as well. one cannot perform this form of music if they do not have proper training or for that matter if a trainee is trained by fakes. Kolkata hosts the best trainers that the world can provide. Thus, if one wishes to train their children or get trained in Dadra, Kolkata can be the place that can offer them their best. A little homework in locating the right and authentic trainers can frame the future of a person in Indian Classical music. Dadra performers are in demand today. Being among those who can cater to this demand is not only satisfying professionally, but spiritually as well. There is so much more than superficial glory that Dadra has to offer, and that can be best experienced as much by dedicated listening as by learning.


About Author:-Kaushiki Chakraborty is a music critic. takes a lot of interest in traditional Thumri Singer in Kolkata. She is also interested in the indian classical music. Find her views on classical Singer in Kolkata at http://www.purnimachaudhuri.com/