Reviews of The Sound of the Soul

  • “…lush vistas and multiple moods.” Relix Magazine

  • “…highly disciplined virtuosity of Hindustani classical tradition with the adventurous spirit of a world music trailblazer.” Guitar World

  • “…not just the speed but the control and emotion in his exuberant, inventive playing.” Songlines

  • “…equal parts passion and precision…stunningly beautiful…” Acoustic Guitar

  • “If you want to find out just how far guitar can delve into the well of pure musicality, this is a fine place to start.” Guitarist

  • “…they glide through movements and moods, from serene, nighttime soundscapes to thrilling, up-tempo melodic sprints.” Premier Guitar

  • “deeply mesmerizing, tranquil moods to dazzling speed” World Music Central

  • ”…there's not much that manages to offer as transcendent an experience as Bhattacharya does.” Qantara

  • “the feel of a timeless classic” Dusted Magazine

  • ”…anyone who appreciates the finer things in music should take a listen” The Quietus

  • ”strings flying everywhere but always in full control” The Financial Times

  • “…dazzling facility in the service of feeling and mood…” Absolute Sound

  • “…the fingers of Bhattacharya blur across the fretboard and demonstrate why John McLaughlin hails him as the best.” Muzik Fan

Other Press

  • “The sounds that he creates is truly divine.” The AUReview.com

  • “Debashish Bhattacharya demonstrated why he is considered one of the world’s greatest slide guitarists.” Artshub

  • “Blissful performances grace Guru Purnima celebrations.” The Statesman

  • “When we think of Indian music in its evolution as a performance, we think of gayaki — the nuance, the drama…” T2 Online Amsterdam

  • “…a virtuoso whose flawless technique combines the traditions of Indian raga with contemporary elements to create something wholly new and exciting.” Relix Magazine

  • “…undisputed master of the demanding technique and discipline of both Hindustani classical music and modern world fusion…” India Currents

  • “Guitar International is very honored to meet and introduce our music enthusiasts to the highly respected artist-scholar-inventor-author and more…” Guitar International

  • “…when luminaries gush like an atmospheric river, one must pay attention to what they say.” Guitar Player Magazine

  • “Musically, if I can say it humbly, ‘The Sound of the Soul’ … is one of my best albums to date.” News India Times

  • “The maestro enthralled a packed audience at the recently held Akashwani Radio Sangeet Sammelan in Delhi.” Asian Age

  • “The sublime vocalism of slide-guitar maestro Debashish Bhattacharya was the crescendo of Malhar festival…” Malhar Festival

  • “Amazing and inspiring performance” Asian Arts Agency

  • “The Indian raga slide guitar genius talks Hawaii, Brighton, punk rock and more.” The Arts Desk

  • “You bring elevation, depth and happiness to your audience...” Omkara Life

  • “Bhattacharya's facility with a slide is absolutely astonishing: it really has to be seen to be believed.” All About Jazz