Oct 30 2025 to Oct 30 2025 7 p.m.

Where

Bangalore International Centre

7 4th Main Rd, Stage 2, Domlur 560071

Event Description

What happens when sound stretches across time, memory, and place?

Award-winning sarod musician and composer Soumik Datta breathes life into Travellers: a sonic journey that blends the evocative voice of the sarod with ambient soundscapes, spoken word, and Indian classical roots. Layered with field recordings and immersive textures, the performance moves fluidly between moments of stillness and pulse, carrying audiences across the invisible borders that divide lands, people, and memories. Each note unfolds a story, inviting reflection, connection, and wonder.

Part of Soumik’s Melodies in Slow Motion Tour, the performance reaches concert halls, homes, heritage sites, and schools, touching communities often unheard, and reminding us how music bridges distance and difference.

An evening of sound that offers a rare chance to experience music in its fullest depth.

Travellers is coproduced by Soumik Datta Arts, G5A In Residence & Arts Council England

Performers

Soumik Datta
Sarod and Composition
Soumik Datta, winner of the Aga Khan Award for Music, is a sarod virtuoso, composer, and Artistic Director of Soumik Datta Arts. A student of Pandit Buddhadev Das Gupta, he blends tradition with contemporary forms, collaborating with artists across the globe. His acclaimed work Travellers combines immersive soundscapes with virtuosic performance. In 2025, he won the Eastern Eye ACTA Award and Indian Global Forum Award. This year, he embarks on the Melodies in Slow Motion tour across India.

Sayee Rakshith
Violin
Sayee Rakshith trained under Shri T.V. Ramani, Shri K.G. Rajesh, and the legendary Kumari A. Kanyakumari, while also learning vocal music from masters like Shri Neyveli Ganesh. A versatile musician, he is a composer, arranger, and skilled on violin, harmonium, and keyboard. Sayee’s music bridges Carnatic tradition and contemporary expression, reflecting both technical mastery and heartfelt performance. Whether in solo or collaborative settings, his work resonates deeply, connecting audiences to the richness and nuance of classical music.

Debjit Patitundi
Tabla
Debjit Patitundi began tabla training at the age of three under his father, Shri Amal Patitundi, a senior disciple of Pandit Sankha Chatterjee, and continued under Pandits Subhankar Banerjee and Yogesh Samsi. He has performed at renowned festivals including the Darbar Festival, Sacrees Jourees in Strasbourg, World Music Festivals in Madrid and England, India By The Bay in Hong Kong, Swara Samrat in Kolkata, and the Bengal Classical Music Festival. Debjit’s playing is celebrated for its precision, energy, and expressive depth.

Sumesh Narayanan
Mridangam and Percussion
Sumesh Narayanan is one of the most sought-after Carnatic percussionists today, having trained under Mridangam maestro Dr. Thiruvaarur Bakthavathsalam for over two decades. Known for his impeccable technique and sensitivity, Sumesh combines a deep respect for tradition with a fresh, contemporary approach. His performances reflect both mastery and passion, showcasing the rhythm, texture, and nuance of the mridangam. Audiences and fellow musicians alike recognize him as a guardian of heritage and a creative force in Carnatic percussion.