Research Center(India):
Department of Visual & Performing Arts
Faculty of Humanities
Mangalayatan University
Aligarh Mathura Highway,
Beswan, Aligarh 202145
1. Title of project: ‘Beyond Borders and Barlines’ (Synthesis of cross – cultural music with special reference to Hindustani Classical and Australian Jazz instrumental music)
2. Applicant name: Debasis Chakroborty, empanelled artist of I.C.C.R
3. Details of Investigator: Debasis Chakroborty
4. Co-Investigator details (if any): Dr. Robert Burke
5. Project description
This project explores the intersection of Western Jazz and Indian Classical musical styles, with the aim of refining a potential working model for cross-cultural ensemble collaboration. The artists will build on their previous experience and rapport with Indian classical virtuoso slide guitarist Debasis Chakroborty. Performing on an instrument that is in itself a hybridization of Indian and Western cultures, Debasis has been identified as the ideal musical partner.