Jan 06 2026 to Jan 06 2026 7 p.m.

Where

Bangalore International Centre

7 4th Main Rd, Stage 2, Domlur 560071

Event Description

Raag Anuraag opens into an evening of khayal gayakee shaped by the quiet eloquence of the Rampur–Sahaswan tradition. Known for its unhurried pace and lyrical clarity, this gharana values feeling over flourish, allowing melody to travel in long, graceful arcs. Each phrase is carefully placed, each turn of the raag revealed with patience, creating a sound world that is poised, reflective, and deeply attentive to nuance.

Here, taan and tarana are not displays of speed but acts of expression. Taan flows like extended sentences: supple, voice-led, and melodic. Tarana unfolds as song rather than spectacle, its syllables shaped for balance and resonance. The music lingers, listens, and slowly opens outward, inviting the raag to show its many shades.

A contemplative experience of khayal from a unique tradition.

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Artistes

Devarghya Roy
Vocals
Devarghya is a Hindustani classical vocalist and a first-generation musician from an artistically inclined family. He began training at the age of eleven under Pt. Chandrakant Apte of the Gwalior gharana in Jamshedpur, before moving in 2008 to Kolkata to study under Ustad Rashid Khan. He has accompanied the Rampur–Sahaswan maestro as a supporting vocalist in over forty concerts across eastern India. Devarghya has performed widely at leading venues and festivals, including the India International Centre, Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture, and the All India Music Conference. He is a B-grade artist of All India Radio and a recipient of several national honours.

Adarsh Shenoy
Tabla
Adarsh is a tabla artist who began his training at the age of eight. He has studied under Pandit Nagaraj Rao Gaikwad, Pandit Rajgopal Kallurkar, Pandit Yogesh Samsi in the Farrukhabad tradition, and Vidwan Anoor Ananthakrishna Sharma in the Carnatic taala system. An A-grade artist of All India Radio and Doordarshan, he has performed extensively across India and at international venues. A recipient of the Sangeet Sarathi title and multiple state and national scholarships, he transitioned to music full-time in 2023 after a corporate career. He is currently an active performer, teacher, and a PhD scholar in music at Jain University, Bengaluru.

Surya Upadhyay
Harmonium
Surya is a harmonium artist trained initially under Sri Ananth Bhagwath and later under Pandit Ravindra Katoti. Known for his sensitive accompaniment and attentive musical dialogue, he has worked with several senior and emerging musicians across the Hindustani classical circuit. His playing reflects a deep regard for melodic clarity and rhythmic balance, supporting vocal and instrumental performances with restraint and responsiveness.