Malhar Barse: Where Clouds Meet Music
Twenty Years On: Revisiting Voices from BIC’s Founding Years
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The transformative beauty of rain is captured in the sounds of raga Malhar. While the 2009 concert gathered compositions whose lyrics evoked the monsoon’s imagery and mood, this morning turns inward, tracing the streams of raga Malhar itself: its many variants, melodic identities, and shifting character from the powerful and dramatic to the serene and contemplative.
The performance moves through Miyan ki Malhar, Gaud Malhar, Megh Malhar, and others, each interpreted through khayal, tarana, bandish, and more. The programme also draws on bhajans and semi-classical compositions inspired by rain, tracing how Malhar’s essence has travelled across genres, connecting people through the magic of the monsoon: the anticipation before the rain, the romance of it, and the particular ache of longing that only this season seems to carry. The ensemble features Mowna Ramachandra on vocals, Sumit Naik on tabla, Tejas Katori on harmonium, and Supreetha Pradeep on tanpura.
This performance is part of a series marking twenty years of BIC. It is a chance to trace what has changed, what has endured, and how ideas evolve over time. BIC is proud to have been host to conversations that connect culture, ideas, and public life across two decades.
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Venue: Auditorium
Performers
Mowna Ramachandra
Mowna is a disciple of Pt. Arjunsa Nakod of Dharwad and has learnt extensively under the guidance of Gwalior Gharana doyenne Smt. Veena Sahasrabuddhe. Blessed with a rich and sonorous voice, Mowna has performed at prestigious venues in India, including the Tansen Samaroh in Gwalior, NCPA Mumbai and Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Delhi, among others. An A-grade artist of All India Radio, Mowna’s notable concerts include the inauguration ceremony of the Öresund Bridge between Sweden and Denmark.
Sumith Naik
Sumith Naik is a talented percussionist from Kochi, Kerala, who has dedicated his life to music. He moved to Bangalore to pursue his passion for the tabla, beginning his training at age ten under Shri Naveen Pai. Over the past seven years, he has honed his skills under the guidance of Dr. Udayraj Karpur, a renowned tabla maestro. Sumith has performed at various concerts across India, accompanying esteemed musicians such as Ustad Faiyaz Khan and Pt. Arun Khashalkar. He also holds a Master’s degree in Tabla from Dr. Gangubai Hangal University and teaches music at Mallya Aditi International School.
Tejas Katoti
Tejas began his training under the guidance of the legendary harmonium maestro Pt. Rambhau Bijapure. He later continued his advanced musical training under his father, Dr. Ravindra Katoti. He is an A-grade artist of All India Radio.
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