Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
*Wait for the explosive double-tabla battle... 🤯 Experience the legendary power and spiritual mastery of modern Sarod icon, Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, live at London’s Southbank Centre!*
As Ustad Amjad Ali Khan famously warns: "If you don’t give a good treatment to a raga, then the raga can curse you, it can feel unhappy with you…” 👁️✨
🌿 *A Historic Clash of Rhythmic Titans:*
In this electrifying clip from Darbar Festival 2016, the world’s leading sarod master treats the ragas with absolute reverence, gliding seamlessly across his completely fretless, chrome-plated instrument. Because the sarod has no frets, he has to slide his fingernails directly along the metal neck with millimeter precision to hit the perfect microtones—a technique that requires unbelievable strength and accuracy.
But what makes this performance a certified piece of musical history is the powerhouse rhythm section. The maestro is backed by a rare double-tabla accompaniment featuring not one, but two absolute legends: Pandit Kumar Bose and Pandit Anindo Chatterjee. Watch how they lock into an intense, lightning-fast rhythmic dialogue, trading explosive polyrhythmic patterns that match the sarod step for step! ⚡⚡
Whether you're looking for deep cultural inspiration or jaw-dropping speed, this legendary trio will leave you completely breathless.
🎶 *The Master Lineup:*
*Sarod:* Ustad Amjad Ali Khan
*Tabla (Left):* Pandit Kumar Bose
*Tabla (Right):* Pandit Anindo Chatterjee
*Raga Suite Featured:* Raag Shree, Ganesh Kalyan, Bahar, and Miyan Ki Malhar
📍 Recorded live at the Southbank Centre, London, during Darbar Festival 2016.
🎬 *WATCH THE FULL, 4-RAAG CONCERT HERE:*
Don't miss a single second of this historic full-length masterpiece. Journey from deep meditation to the roaring, rain-summoning monsoon energy of Malhar.
👉 *Subscribe to the Darbar Player and stream the entire high-definition archival concert right here:* https://shorturl.at/OIFZG 👈
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Darbar believes in the power of Indian classical arts to stir, thrill and inspire. Through shared experiences and digital connectivity, we ensure that one of the world’s finest art forms reaches the widest possible audience. Founded in 2006, we deliver premium quality live events, music education, broadcasts and online engagement through promoting artistic innovation and creative technology. We are also committed to providing a platform for new talent from India and the UK.
All Rights Reserved ©2021 Darbar Arts Culture Heritage Trust
*Wait for the explosive double-tabla battle... 🤯 Experience the legendary power and spiritual mastery of modern Sarod icon, Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, live at London’s Southbank Centre!*
As Ustad Amjad Ali Khan famously warns: "If you don’t give a good treatment to a raga, then the raga can curse you, it can feel unhappy with you…” 👁️✨
🌿 *A Historic Clash of Rhythmic Titans:*
In this electrifying clip from Darbar Festival 2016, the world’s leading sarod master treats the ragas with absolute reverence, gliding seamlessly across his completely fretless, chrome-plated instrument. Because the sarod has no frets, he has to slide his fingernails directly along the metal neck with millimeter precision to hit the perfect microtones—a technique that requires unbelievable strength and accuracy.
But what makes this performance a certified piece of musical history is the powerhouse rhythm section. The maestro is backed by a rare double-tabla accompaniment featuring not one, but two absolute legends: Pandit Kumar Bose and Pandit Anindo Chatterjee. Watch how they lock into an intense, lightning-fast rhythmic dialogue, trading explosive polyrhythmic patterns that match the sarod step for step! ⚡⚡
Whether you're looking for deep cultural inspiration or jaw-dropping speed, this legendary trio will leave you completely breathless.
🎶 *The Master Lineup:*
*Sarod:* Ustad Amjad Ali Khan
*Tabla (Left):* Pandit Kumar Bose
*Tabla (Right):* Pandit Anindo Chatterjee
*Raga Suite Featured:* Raag Shree, Ganesh Kalyan, Bahar, and Miyan Ki Malhar
📍 Recorded live at the Southbank Centre, London, during Darbar Festival 2016.
🎬 *WATCH THE FULL, 4-RAAG CONCERT HERE:*
Don't miss a single second of this historic full-length masterpiece. Journey from deep meditation to the roaring, rain-summoning monsoon energy of Malhar.
👉 *Subscribe to the Darbar Player and stream the entire high-definition archival concert right here:* https://shorturl.at/OIFZG 👈
________________________________________________________________
Darbar believes in the power of Indian classical arts to stir, thrill and inspire. Through shared experiences and digital connectivity, we ensure that one of the world’s finest art forms reaches the widest possible audience. Founded in 2006, we deliver premium quality live events, music education, broadcasts and online engagement through promoting artistic innovation and creative technology. We are also committed to providing a platform for new talent from India and the UK.
All Rights Reserved ©2021 Darbar Arts Culture Heritage Trust
