Sanghamitra
Chakrabarti has a family history of music and poetry. Her
father late Dr. Sibapada Chakraborty, a student of famous
music school “Geetabitan”, was an accomplished
musician and author of books of poems in Bengali language.
Sanghamitra
was introduced to music at a very early age under the guidance
of her father and developed special interest to Rabindrasangeet.
She perused her studies in music along with her academic ambitions.
She successfully completed five years course in Rabindrasangeet
from “Suradhuni” which was affiliated to Rabindra
Bharati University and then completed M.A. (Rabindrasangeet)
of Rabindra Bharati University securing first class. She
is still pursuing her learning of the finer aspects of Rabindrasangeet
from famous and legendary singer and guru Rajeswar Bhattacharya.
She
has been performing Rabindrasangeet in stage for many years
and has the distinction of performing in almost all major
events in and around Kolkata. She has also performed in USA,
UK, Canada, Qatar and Bangladesh..
She
has a very regular appearance in almost all Bengali Satellite
and Cable TV Channels e.g., Doordarshan Kolkata, Z-Bangla,
Tara music, Akash, CTVN (Plus), ATN World, 24 Ghanta, Ne-Bangla,
Channel Vision, Amar Channel etc.
She
has published several music albums in Rabindrasangeet and
Modern Songs, which received acclaim from music lovers, critics
and the media.
Sanghamitra
has shown great ability and talent in writing and composing
modern Bengali songs. Famous singers like Srikanta Acharya,
Susmita Goswami etc recorded songs written and composed by
Sanghamitra and with the accompanying music directed by Late
V. Balsara. |