VINAY DESAI

Acclaimed
santoor virtuoso Vinay Desai invites listeners on a deeply
immersive musical journey that blends meditative calm with rhythmic intensity.
Known for his expressive improvisation and refined sense of rhythm, Vinay opens
the evening with a melodic exploration that draws the audience into a space of
deep stillness and introspection.

As the mood of
the raag
is established and the sonic landscape takes shape, Anirudh joins on tabla,
adding dynamic rhythmic interplay that seamlessly merges with Vinay’s flowing
phrases. Together, they craft an evolving dialogue of melody and rhythm,
guiding listeners through a powerful performance that builds in energy and
concludes with a fast-paced, exhilarating finale.

The concert
closes with a semi-classical devotional piece, offering a graceful and
contemplative end to the evening. With a rare ability to embrace, explore, and
reinterpret tradition, Vinay and Anirudh bring fresh life to classical forms
while remaining rooted in their essence. Vinay Desai, santoor; Anirudh Alva
Changkakoti, tabla

LISTEN Raag Kafi

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of Raga
is a small organization dedicated to presenting and preserving the performing
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