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	Name:	A Study of Tabla
	Author	Samir Chatterjee
	Description:	This is a monumental work in Indian music theory. A culmination of twelve years of dedicated work and research, this 650 page book history, theory, technique and composition. It contains a list of 50 different taals and the biography of 100 tabla players from the past and present. It comes with an instructional DVD that covers the material in the book, but also has demonstrations of solo performance and accompaniment. The forward note is written by Bharat Ratna Pandit Ravi Shankar.
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	Name:	Music of India
	Author	Samir Chatterjee
	Description:	This book is meant to be a brief introduction to Indian music history and theory in the context of the history and culture of the Indian subcontinent. Some chapter titles: Early settlements History of Invasions Religions Chaturashram, four stages of human life Chaturvarna, four levels of social responsibility Vedas, the Two Epics and other scriptures A few Important Musical Texts Guru-Shishya Parampara Raga and Tala South Indian (Karnatic) and North Indian (Hindustani) music systems Indian Musical Instruments Different styles of Hindustani music Different styles of Karnatic music Gharana Swara-Shruti A chronology of Ragas A few common Talas A few practice scales A few rhythmic exercises and compositions Similarities and differences between Indian Music and other types Rasa Riaz and Sadhana Biographies Non-classical types of Indian Music Influence of Indian musical elements in non-Indian music Influence of non-Indian musical elements in Indian music Effectiveness of Indian music on well-being Some popular customs, values and practices
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CDs
	The Historical Tabla Duet The Art of Improvised Drumming
	Pandit Shyamal Bose & Pandit Shankar Ghosh - Tabla
	Shri Vidya Sahai - Sarangi
	The CD was release by Pandit Vijay Kichlu at Chhandayan's fifth annual All Night Concert (St. John the Divine Cathedral, NYC) on May 8th 2004.
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	'Manas' is the live recording from a momentous performance given by the legendary vocalist Pandit Manas Chakraborty on March 13th, 1993. The recording captures the magic which has lingered in the memories of the audience members that night, and even the artist himself.
	Manas Chakraborty - Vocal
	Samir Chatterjee - Tabla
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	This is a compilation of songs composed by Samir Chatterjee, performed by the melodious voice of Sanghamitra Chatterjee, his wife. It is a very personal album, with songs that cover the span of some twenty years, and the various stages of their lives. It is colored by their emotions, life-experiences and philosophy.
	Sanghamitra Chatterjee - Vocal
	Samir Chatterjee - Tabla
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	'Three D CD' is a collection of three tabla solos by:
	Debu Nayak - Tintaal
	Daniel Weiss - Rupak
	Dibyarka Chatterjee - Jhamptaal
	All of whom are disciples of Samir Chatterjee. This is the first tabla solo recording for all three.
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	'Rasika' is a live concert recording
	Steve Gorn - Bansuri
	Samir Chatterjee - Tabla
	Hallie Laxmi - Tanpura
	Raga Kaushi Kanara & Shivaranjani
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	This album is also available for digital download here.

	'Contemporary Past' - Samir Chatterjee
	Shikhar Tala (17 beats), Gajajhampa Tala (15 beats), Joymangal Tala (13 beats), Rudra Tala (11 beats), Nasruk Tala (9 beats), Pashtoe Tala (7 beats)
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	This album is also available for digital download here.

	'Tomar Songe Dekha Na Hole'
	Subhamitra Bhattacharya (Vocal)
	This is a collection of Bengali 'Modern Songs' (Adhunik) by various contemporary lyricists and composers.
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DVD
	DAWNING RAGAS
	A live performance at Chhandayan All-Night Concert 2005
	Aashish Khan - Sarode
	Samir Chatterjee - Tabla
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Pt. Samir Chatterjee - CH 0001
Tabla Solo, Live In New York

Pt. Samir Chatterjee - CH 0002
Tabla Solo, Live In New York

Daisy Pardis - Sitar - CH 0003
Raga: Maru Behag & Durga,
Tabla: Samir Chatterjee

Subho Chakraborty - Sitar - CH 0004
Raga: Bhairab & Chandrakaunsh,
Tabla: Samir Dey

Bula Mazumdar - Bhajans - CH 0005

Mita Saha - Vocal - CH 0006
Raga Ahir Bhairab, Abhogi Kanada & MiraBhajan
Tabla: Kanu Chatterjee

Bandana Chakraborty - Vocal - CH 0007
Raga Nat Bhairab, Jog Kaunsh, Tulsidas Bhajan,
Tabla: Dipak Sarkar