Sep 05 2025 to Sep 05 2025 7 p.m.

Where

Bangalore International Centre

7 4th Main Rd, Stage 2, Domlur 560071

Event Description

A sound not often heard in the South, the Sarod brings with it a rare kind of intensity.

In this special evening of Hindustani classical music, the fretless, resonant voice of the Sarod takes center stage, creating a striking presence in a region where the instrument is seldom performed live. Deep, introspective, and endlessly expressive, its sound carries both meditative calm and emotional fire.

Sachin Hampe brings the contemplative depth of the Maihar Gharana, a lineage known for its thoughtful, expansive approach to melody, to the stage. A disciple of Pt. Rajeev Taranath and part of the musical heritage shaped by Ustad Ali Akbar Khan, his sound blends precision with feeling, and tradition with improvisation.

Accompanied by Meghshyam Keshav on the Tabla, the performance unfolds as a dialogue between strings and rhythm, silence and sound.

An evening of Hindustani classical music that invites you to stay in the present moment.

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Performers

Sachin H S
Sarod
Sachin H S was born in 1992 into a musically inclined family in Sagara, Shimoga district of Karnataka. He began learning the Tabla at the age of eight under the guidance of Pandit Ramesh Dhannur. For over twelve years, he has trained in the Sarod under Pandit Rajeev Taranath, one of the world’s foremost exponents of the instrument and a distinguished disciple of the legendary Ustad Ali Akbar Khan.

Through his dedicated training in the Allauddin Maihar Gharana, Sachin has absorbed the subtleties and distinctive features of the tradition under the mentorship of his guru. His early foundation in Tabla continues to shape his approach to the Sarod, especially in the areas of layakaari and intricate rhythmic explorations.

Meghashyam Keshav
Tabla
Meghashyam Keshav’s journey as a Tabla artist is the result of innate talent, dedicated guidance, perseverance, and encouragement from both family and community.

He comes from a cultured and musically inclined family. His father, Mattur Lakshmikeshava, a Rajyotsava awardee, is an accomplished teacher and exponent of Carnatic music, whose influence and mentorship helped nurture Meghashyam’s early musical potential.

What began as an introduction to rhythm under his father’s guidance soon grew into a lifelong pursuit of the Tabla. Over the years, Meghashyam has trained with distinguished maestros across multiple gharanas, including the Dilli, Punjab, Farukhabad, and Lucknow traditions.

Known for the sensitivity of his accompaniment in both vocal and instrumental music, he also brings individuality and depth to his solo performances.