Renowned international cellist Tapan Mullick, known for his innovative “Cevolin” technique -
- a fusion of cello and violin playing, pushes the boundaries of traditional string
performance. He explores the theme of freedom in India clustered as DeshBhakti Geet
drawn from traditional composers like Muhammad Iqbal, Pitambar Das, Kazi Nazrul Islam,
Rabindranath Tagore and other modern renditions.
In collaboration with Arnab Datta (lead singer and guitarist) of the band Compound Radius
UK, Mullick presents a compelling dialogue between cello and guitar through diverse folk
traditions, blending contrasting melodic styles and aesthetics into a unified soundscape
ranging from Scotland to the mystical Himalayas.
Rooted in the timeless romance of Bollywood music and the iconic vocals of legends like
Kishore Kumar and Mohammed Rafi, Mullick’s cello evokes nostalgia and memory
interwoven with the musical and cultural narratives at play, introduced by Dr Sanjukta
Ghosh (SOAS).
Tapan Mullick currently serves as the Principal Performer at The Oberoi, New Delhi, where
he brings his signature blend of Indian and Western classical styles to a discerning
audience. A former principal cellist with the Delhi Symphony Orchestra, Tapan has
collaborated with Rabbi Shergill and Abida Parveen, and contributed to the soundtracks of
films like Black Friday and Tashan; Insurrections Ensemble, an Indo–South African musical
initiative; Rendition of Torrent of the Indian Ocean band widely recognised as the pioneers
of the fusion rock genre in India.
