Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
How does Hindustani classical music connect with the rhythms of time?
In this thought-provoking Chai & Chat conversation, our panel explored the ancient tradition of Samay Chakra (the cycle of time), revealing how different Raags are connected to the changing moods of the day—from the freshness of dawn and the serenity of twilight to the luminous energy of the summer solstice evening.
More than a discussion about music, this salon explored time as emotion, season, breath and atmosphere, offering audiences a deeper understanding of how musicians experience and interpret the world through sound.
Hosted by:
🎙️ Arzu Dutta – BBC Radio Leeds Reporter & Presenter
Panellists:
• Pandit Mukul Kulkarni
• Kirpal Singh Panesar
• Harkiret Singh Bahra
• Jasdeep Singh Degun
• Ravneet Kaur
Presented by South Asian Arts-uk as part of the Leeds Summer Solstice Festival, this conversation set the scene for an unforgettable evening of celestial music and offered audiences a unique insight into the relationship between time, nature and Hindustani classical music.
South Asian Arts-uk (SAA-uk) is a registered charity that was set up in 1997 by Ustad Dharambir Singh MBE to preserve the art of South Asian classical music and dance. The organisation was designed to pass down its love of the South Asian arts to the next generations through performances, community events and a complex education programme.
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How does Hindustani classical music connect with the rhythms of time?
In this thought-provoking Chai & Chat conversation, our panel explored the ancient tradition of Samay Chakra (the cycle of time), revealing how different Raags are connected to the changing moods of the day—from the freshness of dawn and the serenity of twilight to the luminous energy of the summer solstice evening.
More than a discussion about music, this salon explored time as emotion, season, breath and atmosphere, offering audiences a deeper understanding of how musicians experience and interpret the world through sound.
Hosted by:
🎙️ Arzu Dutta – BBC Radio Leeds Reporter & Presenter
Panellists:
• Pandit Mukul Kulkarni
• Kirpal Singh Panesar
• Harkiret Singh Bahra
• Jasdeep Singh Degun
• Ravneet Kaur
Presented by South Asian Arts-uk as part of the Leeds Summer Solstice Festival, this conversation set the scene for an unforgettable evening of celestial music and offered audiences a unique insight into the relationship between time, nature and Hindustani classical music.
South Asian Arts-uk (SAA-uk) is a registered charity that was set up in 1997 by Ustad Dharambir Singh MBE to preserve the art of South Asian classical music and dance. The organisation was designed to pass down its love of the South Asian arts to the next generations through performances, community events and a complex education programme.
🙏Support us
→ https://www.saa-uk.org/keeping-arts-a...
🌎 Follow SAA-uk
→ saa-uk.org
→ https://www.facebook.com/SouthAsianAr...
→ https://www.instagram.com/southasiana...
→ twitter.com/southasianartuk
Show your support to freelance artists and our charitable cause through this difficult time. Please consider becoming a regular donor or making a one-off donation today though our website.
