Hemen & Co is often overlooked in Kolkata’s bustling south, yet this musical instrument shop stands out. Run by brothers Ratan and Tapan for over seventy-three years, Hemen produces sitars, sarods, violins, flutes, tablas and harmoniums that have been enjoyed by George Harrison, Yehudi Menuhin as well as Indian stars such as Ravi Shankar.
The shop also specializes in instrument repair, with custom guitars being particularly in demand.
Braganza
Braganza offers high-quality musical instruments at unbeatable prices. Ideal for students, professionals and hobbyists alike, their friendly staff will help find just the instrument to suit you!
The House of Braganza was a royal family composed of Portuguese-derived kings, princes, dukes and princesses that reigned throughout Europe and North America for several centuries. Renowned for their impressive achievements in literature, arts and sciences as well as political and military leadership; considered one of the world’s most powerful dynasties that could retain their power for so long;
This historic place is a must for music enthusiasts of any kind. They offer a vast selection of western and Indian musical instruments, along with harmonicas. Furthermore, there’s even their own brand of guitar strings called True Tone that caters specifically to your budget needs and lifestyle!
Though slightly costly, their instruments make up for it with their superior quality. Being one of Kolkata’s oldest musical instrument shops gives them plenty of experience when it comes to dealing in musical instruments; any musician should pay them a visit and experience for themselves what this shop has to offer!
Staff at this music store is knowledgeable and helpful, offering answers to all of your queries as well as providing assistance in repairing instruments. In addition, they offer a selection of tambourines, gongs and drums – as well as popular choices such as ukuleles that young musicians tend to favor.
Adarsh Music
Adarsh Music of Kestopur Hanapara in Kolkata provides home tutoring services. Their teachers have two years of teaching experience. Adarsh offers class 10 tuition and online classes; additionally they can help prepare students for IIT entrance examination.
Adarsh, born 1st May 2000 from West Bengal is an outstanding talent who has taken to music since childhood. Beginning his journey by creating mashups and DJ cum music sets he eventually ventured internationally as well.
Adarsh Abraham remains amazed at how often Lady Luck has smiled upon him, working alongside such distinguished figures such as Ouseppachan and Sreekumaran Thampi.
Music World
Music World is one of Kolkata’s premier musical instruments stores. Offering everything from classical Rabindra Sangeet to rock and fusion music as well as Indian classical and Bengali folk genres. A great place for music enthusiasts looking for gifts!
Music World stores were once rivals to Melody stores. Unfortunately, with digitization taking hold and consumer preference shifting towards digital downloads making their business model unviable, Music World stores no longer remain viable options for consumers.
Hemen & Co was established by Hemendra Chandra Sen in 1945 on Rashbehari Avenue (then called Main Sewer Road). A quaint shop filled with half-finished instruments, odd tools, and photographs of revered Hindustani musicians spanning generations; now located on Rashbehari Avenue near Kolkata University; today Hemen is Kolkata’s sole maker of traditional, custom sitar and sarod instruments – its founder having made Pt Ravi Shankar his signature dilruba, the chandragha used in Ali Akbar Khan Maihar Band, as well as creating the iconic “Within You Without You” that featured on Sgt Pepper Lonely Hearts Club Band recordings from 1969.
Hemen’s son now runs the store, carrying on his legacy of excellence by offering top-tier service and introducing Kolkata to some of the greatest musicians from across India and around the globe. Concerts, master classes, workshops and appreciation sessions are organized all year round at his store with musicians like Yehudi Menuhin, Zubin Mehta and Mstislav Rostropovich as clients; He also regularly arranges performances by local and national bands including Mohiner Ghoraguly and Chondrabindu performing as guest stars.
