Niladri Kumar & Zakir Hussain | Raag Bhairavi
Hindustani Instrumental
•
7m 38s
At the sacred Ram Katha event of 2017, the atmosphere blossomed with a rare confluence of musical grace as Niladri Kumar and Ustad Zakir Hussain shared the stage. Niladri, known for his inventive spirit and profound command over the sitar, carried with him a respect for tradition that has always shaped his artistry. Ustad Zakir Hussain, the very embodiment of rhythmic heritage, answered each melodic gesture with tabla strokes full of elegance, wisdom, and ageless charm.
On this blessed evening, Niladri offered Raag Bhairavi, a raga cherished for its universal, devotional warmth. Traditionally performed in the quiet hours of early morning, Bhairavi holds a gentle yet deeply spiritual character—its phrases flowing like soft prayers rising with the first light. Embracing notes from across the scale, it has long been associated with both introspection and heartfelt emotion, making it a fitting tribute within the sanctified setting of Ram Katha. Niladri’s expressive touch on the strings and Zakir Hussain’s sensitive rhythmic conversation gave the raga a life that felt both ancient and ever-renewing.
What unfolded was more than a performance—it was an offering of devotion, culture, and continuity, echoing the values Ram Katha has carried through generations.
Musicians
Niladri Kumar – Sitar
Ustad Zakir Hussain – Tabla
Up Next in Hindustani Instrumental
-
Jasdeep Singh Degun | Full Concert
Raags Performed:
- Raag Jogkauns
- Raag CharukeshiMusicians :
- Jasdeep Singh Degun (Sitar)
- Anubrata Chatterjee (Tabla)Step into the timeless world of Indian classical music with this spellbinding performance by Jasdeep Singh Degun, recorded live at Darbar Festival 2024. A true torchbearer ...
-
Niladri Kumar & Zakir Hussain | Raag...
At the sacred Ram Katha event of 2017, a truly divine meeting of musical minds unfolded as sitar maestro Niladri Kumar and the legendary tabla virtuoso Ustad Zakir Hussain shared the stage. Niladri Kumar, celebrated for his inventive brilliance and his deep command over both the sitar and the zit...
-
Sarwar Hussain | Mishra Bhatiyali
Mishra Bhatiyali
Musicians:
- Sarwar Hussain Khan (sarangi)
- Debjit Patitundi (tabla)Let's journey back in time to Darbar Festival 2023 when we were graced by the exceptional talent of Sarwar Hussain Khan.
Khan was born into an illustrious sarangi family. The son of Ustad Anwar Hussain and...
