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Thumri in Rag Maanjh Khamaj
A Hindustani classical vocal performance.
Hindustani classical vocalist
A voice shaped by tradition. A presence all her own.
Enter the musical world of Mouli Chakrabarti: a Hindustani classical vocalist whose journey began in childhood and grew through years of dedicated training in the rich traditions of Indian classical music.
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A life in music
Rooted in a rich tradition. Always listening for what comes next.
Explore the journeyMouli Chakrabarti began learning Hindustani classical vocal music from her mother at the age of three and gave her first public performance at five. She later continued her training with Smt. Gowri Dasgupta.
A defining chapter began after her move from Chennai to Kolkata, where she trained with Pandit Ajoy Chakraborty. Her repertoire includes khayal and thumri, with elements of dhrupad in her musical training.
Portraits & performances
The journey, in pictures.
A selection of photographs from Mouli Chakrabarti’s musical journey.
Mouli grew up in a musical family. Music was part of daily life at home, where her mother became her first teacher.
The move from Chennai to Kolkata marked a defining chapter in her musical training.
Mouli Chakrabarti performing at the Indian Consulate Frankfurt.
Mouli Chakrabarti performing Rag Bageshri at the Indian Embassy, Berlin.
Voice of India competition, Kolkata, India (2009) — First Prize; declared Voice of India by Tata Consultancy Services.
Rag Khamaj at a concert in Mainz, Germany
Mouli Chakrabarti performing Rag Yaman at a concert in Kassel, Germany.
Mouli Chakrabarti performing Rag Yaman at a concert in Kassel, Germany.
Mouli Chakrabarti performing Rag Yaman at a concert in Kassel, Germany.
In performance
Listen beyond the moment.
A raga unfolds in its own time. Explore selected performances and return whenever you wish to listen a little closer.
Listen & watch
All videos Selected performances
From the meditative depth of a raga to the expressive nuance of thumri.
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Mouli Chakrabarti – Rag Bageshree
A Hindustani classical vocal performance.
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Rag Jaunpuri by Mouli Chakrabarti
A Hindustani classical vocal performance.
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Explore articles and features on the original publications. Follow each link for the full story and details.
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Concerts & appearances
For upcoming performances, please check back here or follow the event organiser for confirmed details.
20 November 2026
Live performance in Bielefeld
A listening guide
Different forms. One living tradition.
Hindustani classical music is not simply a melody to be heard once. It is a musical language shaped by raga, rhythm, improvisation and the attention shared between performer and listener.
Khayal
A central form of Hindustani vocal music, khayal balances a raga’s defining character with the singer’s creative interpretation. Slow, expansive passages can open into rhythmic patterns and faster improvisation.
Thumri
Thumri places particular emphasis on lyrical expression, ornament and subtle shifts of feeling. The words and melody invite a more intimate, interpretive kind of listening.
Dhrupad
An older vocal tradition known for its meditative development and strong sense of structure. Mouli’s training included elements of dhrupad.
These short descriptions are an introduction to the musical forms, not a substitute for listening to a full performance.
The art of listening
A raga is not only performed. It is revealed, moment by moment.
The unfolding of a raga asks for patience: a note finds its place, a phrase opens a possibility, and rhythm gradually brings the music into motion. Every performance becomes a journey through familiar grammar and fresh discovery.
The journey continues
Read the full biography From first lessons to the concert stage.
Early beginnings
Mouli began learning vocal Hindustani classical music from her mother at three and gave her first public performance at five.
Building the foundations
Her early studies continued with Smt. Gowri Dasgupta, developing the foundations that supported her first years of stage performance.
A defining chapter in Kolkata
After moving from Chennai to Kolkata, Mouli met Pandit Ajoy Chakraborty and began an extended period of rigorous musical training.
A repertoire in conversation
Khayal, thumri and elements of dhrupad form part of the musical world described in her biography. Selected recordings offer a first way into that world.
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