We Rise
Released October 1, 2023
Meet Somdatta, an interdisciplinary artist with a passion for using her craft to make a difference. With a voice that echoes the struggles and hardships of women everywhere, she uses her music to give a voice to the silenced and to raise awareness about the oppression and trauma that plagues so many. Through her art, Somdatta creates a world where we can come together, collaborate, and find common ground across borders and boundaries. She draws inspiration from the works of Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore, a champion of equality and freedom, and dreams of a future where we can all stand together, united in our vision of a brighter tomorrow. So join her on this journey towards a better world, where art and creative expression can change lives and make the world a better place.
F E A T U R E D R E V I E W S
"Songs of Tagore by Somdatta is a beautiful album. Her rich voice soars and the instrumentation and arranging is fresh and draws the listener in. Overall very uplifting to the soul!" -- Miss Amy, Grammy Nominee
"The rich, luscious timbre of Somdatta's voice and her rendering of Tobu Mone Rekho bring tears to one's eyes just as her Megh Boleche Jabo Jabo is lyrically so evocative."
--Rita Bhimani, PR veteran
“Thank you Somdatta for the wonderful gift to this world. Being an avid fan of Rabindra Sangeet. I felt deeply with your voice, mood, and vibes of the songs. UTSARGA is very refreshing, a breath of fresh air.”
-- Rupam Sarmah, Composer, Performer & Film Director
"Somdatta has a mellifluous voice and has rendered the songs with the right kind of expression. The arrangement is tastefully done."
-- Prabuddha Banerjee, Music Director
“My sincere appreciation for the sincerity and effort of Somdatta’s rendering in Utsarga”
-- Mamata Shankar, Dancer, Choreographer, Actress, Director
'It was indeed an evening to remember with "The sea thy Ensemble " held enraptured audience in complete captivity. The ambience the aura that was created by the musicians extraordinaire, like in was spellbinding
The rendition of Tagore songs by Somdatta had an ethereal effct. It was time well spent. My congratulations to you for taking joy of Tagore songs beyond the boundary. Sharing Joy doesn't halves it, rather multiplies. Looking forward to more of such." - Audience