In 1997, the BBC hosted a series of concerts to commemorate the 50th anniversary of India's independence from Britain. These concerts were hosted by Mark Tully, at the time the New Delhi station chief for the BBC.
Pandit Ajoy Chakraborty is one of the rising stars in the world of North Indian classical vocal music. He is joined in this performance by Samar Saha on tablas and Sanjoy Chakraborty on harmonium.Ustad Amjad Ali Khan has been in the forefront of sarod players for many years. Unlike his father, he has embraced the recording media and modern technology. He is joined by Shafaat Ahmed Khan on tablas.
