Ava Maria – Sung by Ritwik Mitra
Ritwik Mitra, a renowned guitarist from Kolkata, has long drawn inspiration from the city he calls his first love. To him, Kolkata is like a time-worn piano, its scattered notes echoing through streets and corners where he has wandered and found music. Deeply rooted in the city’s old culture, Ritwik has always embraced the quiet blending of foreign melodies into its soul.
His musical journey began on Park Street, where his band performed nightly at a popular restaurant. It was there that he met a young singer whose voice and presence left an indelible mark on his life. Their shared moments—roaming the lanes of Kolkata, dreaming together, and weaving music into everyday life—became the foundation of an intense and unforgettable love. Though life’s paths eventually carried her away, the memories remained, shaping Ritwik’s artistry and fueling his creative spirit.
From those memories, a new song was born. Today, Ritwik Mitra brings that emotion to life in his recording of Ava Maria, a work that resonates with both personal longing and universal beauty. His music stands as a testament to how love, loss, and the soul of a city can intertwine to create timeless art.
