about Me
Koyel Bhattacharya is an Indian Classical Vocalist in the Hindustani music tradition. She started her learning from home, under the tutelage of her mother Smt. Kanta Bhattacharya in Gwalior Gharana. She also learns from legendary Pt. Manas Chakraborty in Kotali Gharana. Presently She is learning from her Guru Ustad Rashid Khan in Rampur Sahaswan Gharana. Koyel is acknowledged by her skilful khayal performances as she adopted the Rampur Sahaswan style of singing, which features medium-slow tempos, a full-throated voice and intricate rhythmic play. She also exceptional expertise in the use of Sargam, Taankari, and Tarana. She has a unique tonal quality and singing style.
She completed her Graduation and Post Graduation degree from Rabindra Bharati university and ranked 1st class. She received the Akhil Bhartiya Pratibha Puraskar from The Art & Cultural Trust of India, National scholarship and Junior Research fellowship award from Ministry of Culture (Govt. of India), Dr. Bani Gupta Memorial Award from Rotary Club of Calcutta, 1st position in Khayal from 'Yuva Utsav' state-level competition (Govt. of West Bengal).Koyel is a leading female vocalist of her generation. She performed many prestigious music festivals in the country and with several foreign tours under her belt. In her musical carrier, she blessed to have in the audience and work with from a few of the greatest names in Hindustani music, including Pt. Birju Maharaj, Pt. Vijay Kichlu, Pt. Swapan Shiva, Pt. Jyoti Goho, Pt. Subhankar Banerjee, Pt. Kaivalya Kumar Gaurav. Koyel also a well-known lead vocalist in the television and film, under the direction of the renowned music director Shri Debojyoti Mishra.
National level Achievements and Performances:
- National scholarship from Ministry of Culture (Govt. of India)
- Junior Research fellowship award from Ministry of Culture (Govt. of India)
- Dr. Bani Gupta Memorial Award from Rotary Club of Calcutta
- 1st position in Khayal from 'Yuva Utsav' state-level competition (Govt. of West Bengal)
- Akhil Bhartiya Pratibha Puraskar from The Art & Cultural Trust of India
Notable Performances:
2022, Gana Gandharva Pt.Arjunsa Nakhod Music Festival, Karnataka.
2022,SOUTH ASIAN ARTS,UK
2022, SAUDHA ARTS, JOHN KEATS HOUSE,LONDON
2022, HOUSE OF COMMONS, LONDON
2022, NURJAHAN ARTS, CHELSI, LONDON
2022, 3OFUS AT MANCHESTER, UK
2022,ASIAN CENTER, UK
2020, HCL Digital concert
2019, Nadam Annual Concert,Kolkata.Organised by Pt. Kumar Bose.
2019, Saltlake Cultural Association, Kolkata
2019, Bhatkhande Sangeet Samaroh, Latur, Maharashtra.
2019, Maihar (MADINA BHAWAN), Madhya Pradesh. 97th Birthday Tribute to Maestro Ali Akbar Khan.
2019, New Delhi, Sri Aurobindo Ashram.
2019, New Delhi, National Museum Auditorium . Akhil Bharatiya Pratibha Puraskar organised by ' The Art & Cultural Trust of India'.
2019, Rahara, Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda centenary college. Concert with renowned music director Shri Debojyoti Mishra.
2018, Kalyani University. Concert with renowned music director Shri Debojyoti Mishra.
2018, Barrackpore , Sukanta Sadan. Homage to immortal legend Pt. Nikhil Banerjee . Organised by Kalinibas Sanskritik Parishad.
2018, Kolkata, Gyan Manch Organised by Aavartan School Of Rhythm, an academy of Shree Subhajyoti Guha.
2018, Kolkata, Guru purnima baithaki organised by Pt. Subhankar Banerjee.
2018, Kolkata, Siva Bhavan, Guru purnima baithaki organised by Pt. Swapan Siva.
2018, Canada, Yorkwood Public Library Theatre Toronto.
2018, Jaipur, Sangeet Ashram.
2017, Kuala lumpur, at Temple of Fine Arts in the presence of Legendary Pt. Birju Maharaj.
2017, Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, 'Malhar Utsav'.
2017, Benaras, Sankat Mochan Sangeet Samaroh (asaccompanist).
2017, Benaras, 'Subah-e-Banaras'.
2017, Burdwan, Bharat Sanskriti Yatra.
2017, Bangur Avenue, Kolkata, Kamal Kala Foundation.
2017, Gyan Manch, Kolkata, 'Anant'.
2017, Tolly Club, Kolkata, 'Shyam-e-Awadh'.
2016, Shirdi Sai baba temple, Maharastra, Shree Sai Baba Samadhi Mahotsav.
2016, Dhanbad, Jharkhand, 'Swar Sangam'.
2016, Tripura Rajbari, Agartala, Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur's 108th birth Anniversary.
2016, Jalan House, Kolkata, 'Raag Mala'.
2016, Gyan Manch, Kolkata, The Annual Show of 'Rhythomosaic'.
2015, Triguna Sen Auditorium, Kolkata, 'Duet Festival'.