Indian Classical Music is one of the richest and most vibrant discipline in the school of Music. Sitar and veena are common instruments used in Hindustani classical music and mastering the instrument is no easy feat. This segment is dedicated to gifted sitar and veena instrumentalists with a flair for producing soothing and melodious tunes from the strings of the sitar.

Veena Srivani portrays her outstanding skills as a veena instrumentalist when she plays to the tune of Breathless by Shankar Mahadevan. Her jovial expressions and rapid hand movements truly surprise her viewers. Antara Bhattacharya presents a mashup of two lovely songs Agar tum saath ho and Lal Ishq. The tune produced gently touches the hearts of the listeners and creates a beautiful reverie.

Giving the instrument an extraordinary Spanish touch, Sourabh Delvi creates music on the foot-tapping song Despacito. He does so with great success and creates a peppy atmosphere where one wants to jump up and dance to his amazing tune. Well, we all need an energizing music push every once a while, don’t we? This one is sure to get you back on your feet!

Playing on one of the most famous Bollywood songs ever sung Lag Ja Gale, Sunil Kant Saxena creates a peaceful atmosphere with his melodious music. Tranquillity seems to be flowing through the strings of the instrument and it makes the listeners sway along with it.

The brilliance of these artists is noteworthy, their command on the instrument not only surprises the audience but also creates an urge to listen to their music time and again. Presenting some of these mesmerising performances.

Growing up, I’m sure most of us have had a close association with music, some special tunes bring with them exuberance of old memories while others change constantly according to our mood; from jovial to mellow, we have music suiting all our needs. We also develop consequent respect and admiration for the artists who fill our life with such melodies. Music in one way or the other plays a cardinal role in our lives.

Descending from Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, Kunal Bojewar brings to us his melodious music which touches the hearts of one and all. Recipient of various honorary music awards, Kunal acknowledges that music is his passion and his life. Trained in Indian classical and light Bollywood music, Kunal’s dedication to his music becomes evident through his words, “Music flows in my veins”. Well, that’s some commitment now, isn’t it?

A specimen of his talent as an accomplished singer would be his song cover of “Zara Sa”, originally from the movie “Jannat”. His beautiful voice touches the hearts of one and all as he sings to this tune composed by Pritam and written by Sayeed Quadri. The video, directed and shot by Horil Humad, produced by Mehardeep Malhotra and edited by Sushant Rout features Kunal as a solo performer. The cool ambience of the set up adds to the soothing effect created by Kunal’s voice on the listeners. He can be seen singing sensationally as he beautifully reproduces the melody of the song, complemented by Bhupesh Surti on the guitar.

Giving his commendable performance, Kunal manages to satisfy the dire need for music in our lives. His musical talents are outstanding and have gained wide appreciation from well- acclaimed musicians. Providing relaxation and calmness amid our busy schedules, his music and song covers are a must for our music playlists.

Marilyn Manson once said that “Music is the strongest form of magic.” It heals, spreads positivity, gives strength and makes life beautiful. Hanita Bhambri is one such artist who is creating magic with her music.

A “hopelessly lost and romantic” soul in her own words, Hanita is a young independent singer-songwriter from Delhi. She has recently launched her debut EP titled “Nothing for our own”, along with a music video about the end of a romance. Written and performed Hanita and starring Aisha Ahmed, the music gracefully depicts the painful face of love. The loss we face, the pain we endure, what we give to it and what’s left of us.

Influenced by Damien Rice and Ben Howard, her songs are “melancholic reflections about love and loneliness, which are inseparable at times and revolves around her personal experiences.” She beautifully paints the heartfelt stories through her songs, aspiring “to give hope to someone who has lost all sense of any.”

With a hope to create a positive influence, Hanita brings honest, real and artistic expressions of the subtle nuances of life through her music. And she starts with it by hitting the road with her album, from 26th July to 11th August.

Music is a great medium of social change. New age musicians, who are socially aware and responsible, don’t shy away from speaking about the heartbreaking realities of the world today. Gaurav Adukia is one such rapper.

‘ClownG’ as his stage name, he is a rapper from Mumbai who is not following the flock in rap music. On the contrary, he believes in making conceptual and reality-based rap songs. In his new song ‘Paagal Duniya’, he focuses on the struggles and conflicts in the world today. Catchy music along with strong lyrics create a powerful impact.

Eddie Cahill once said that “Playing a flute is like writing a book. You’re telling what’s in your heart… It’s easier to play if it’s right from your heart. You get the tone, and the fingers will follow.” Thus, flutist speaks from his heart through the melody of his flute.

The music of the flute is so divine and mystical, that it stirs the untouched parts of the heart. It transcends through our consciousness, creating ripples of peace, calmness and tranquillity. The impact of flute’s music on the soul is so therapeutic that it is often used as a part of therapy in medicine and meditation.

We bring you this peaceful and divine experience, through some of the greatly talented flutists.