Malhar Barse: Where Clouds Meet Music

Malhar Barse: Where Clouds Meet Music is a Hindustani classical music performance celebrating the emotional and musical beauty of the monsoon. Part of Bangalore International Centre’s series marking twenty years of its cultural and intellectual programming, the concert revisits the musical traditions of raga Malhar.

The programme explores different forms of Malhar, including Miyan ki Malhar, Gaud Malhar and Megh Malhar, highlighting their distinctive melodic identities and moods—from dramatic intensity to serenity and contemplation. Through khayal, tarana, bandish, bhajans and semi-classical compositions, the performance evokes the anticipation of rain, its romance and the longing associated with the monsoon season.

Performers:

• Mowna Ramachandra — Vocals

• Sumith Naik — Tabla

• Tejas Katoti — Harmonium

• Supreetha Pradeep — Tanpura

The concert offers audiences an opportunity to experience the rich variety of raga Malhar and discover how classical music captures the changing moods of nature and the emotional resonance of rain.