Raju Chakraborty | Folk Music, Roots & Reinvention
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Welcome to a new episode of Phoenix, a podcast by Sound of Som Productions, where stories of resilience, creativity, and purpose take flight. In this episode, we feature Raju Chakraborty, an eminent folk singer, multi-instrumentalist, composer, and mentor, whose musical journey is deeply rooted in Bengal’s folk traditions while constantly evolving with contemporary expression. Raju Chakraborty speaks about the soul of folk music, the responsibility of carrying cultural heritage forward, and how mentoring young musicians has become an integral part of his artistic purpose. From performing across diverse platforms to composing original works that bridge generations, this conversation explores how music can remain grounded yet fearless in change. This episode is a reflection on sound as legacy, discipline as devotion, and music as a living, breathing force shaped by community and consciousness.