Shayan Chowdhury Arnob, the man behind the Coke Studio Bangla (he’s the show producer), finally sings his first song for Season 2, after Chiltey Roud in the first season. Shondhatara — a duet by Arnob and his musician wife Sunidhi Nayak — is a fusion of a Raga Yaman-inspired melody and contemporary sounds. Shondhatara strives to unify two different worlds through a harmonious fusion, using classical instruments and modern elements. The set design reflects this duality of genres with Sunidhi and Arnob performing in two distinctly-coloured boxes separated by a wall. Sunidhi performs the classical piece with emotion and depth as she renders the bandish with the typical full-throated style of Agra gharana.

Source: Daily Nation July 10, 2023 19:18 UTC