Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
*The final speed run is insane... 🤯 Experience the mesmerizing power of Mita Nag’s sitar live at London’s Southbank Centre!*
Did you know that certain melodies in Indian classical music were believed to control the weather? ⛈️ Legend has it that back in the 15th-century Mughal court, this exact raga—Raag Miyan ki Malhar—was sung to break a devastating drought and summon a powerful, life-saving thunderstorm!
*🌿 Painting a Storm with Strings:*
In this captivating clip from Darbar Festival 2015, maestro Mita Nag (representing the historic Bishnupur Gharana) demonstrates a rare, vocal-infused approach to the sitar. Watch how she literally bends the thick steel strings across the neck to create deep, sliding glides (meend). This haunting technique replicates the sound of rolling thunder and falling rain!
As the clip progresses, the music shifts from a deep, trance-like meditation into absolute overdrive. Backed by the incredible Satyajit Talwalkar on the Tabla, Mita launches into raging, lightning-fast musical patterns (taans) before hitting a mind-boggling, hyper-speed finale (jhalla). ⚡🎶
*🎵 The Masters Behind the Music:*
*Sitar:* Mita Nag
*Tabla:* Satyajit Talwalkar
*Tanpura:* Seetal Gahir
*The Scale:* Derived from Kafi Thaat (A Night/Monsoon Raga)
📍 Recorded live at the Purcell Room, Southbank Centre, London, during Darbar Festival 2015.
*🎬 WATCH THE FULL, UNCUT CONCERT HERE:*
Escape the noise and lose yourself in the full, hypnotic 15th-century monsoon melody.
*👉 Subscribe to the Darbar Player and stream the entire high-definition archival performance right here:* https://shorturl.at/A8Exv 👈
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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
*The final speed run is insane... 🤯 Experience the mesmerizing power of Mita Nag’s sitar live at London’s Southbank Centre!*
Did you know that certain melodies in Indian classical music were believed to control the weather? ⛈️ Legend has it that back in the 15th-century Mughal court, this exact raga—Raag Miyan ki Malhar—was sung to break a devastating drought and summon a powerful, life-saving thunderstorm!
*🌿 Painting a Storm with Strings:*
In this captivating clip from Darbar Festival 2015, maestro Mita Nag (representing the historic Bishnupur Gharana) demonstrates a rare, vocal-infused approach to the sitar. Watch how she literally bends the thick steel strings across the neck to create deep, sliding glides (meend). This haunting technique replicates the sound of rolling thunder and falling rain!
As the clip progresses, the music shifts from a deep, trance-like meditation into absolute overdrive. Backed by the incredible Satyajit Talwalkar on the Tabla, Mita launches into raging, lightning-fast musical patterns (taans) before hitting a mind-boggling, hyper-speed finale (jhalla). ⚡🎶
*🎵 The Masters Behind the Music:*
*Sitar:* Mita Nag
*Tabla:* Satyajit Talwalkar
*Tanpura:* Seetal Gahir
*The Scale:* Derived from Kafi Thaat (A Night/Monsoon Raga)
📍 Recorded live at the Purcell Room, Southbank Centre, London, during Darbar Festival 2015.
*🎬 WATCH THE FULL, UNCUT CONCERT HERE:*
Escape the noise and lose yourself in the full, hypnotic 15th-century monsoon melody.
*👉 Subscribe to the Darbar Player and stream the entire high-definition archival performance right here:* https://shorturl.at/A8Exv 👈
________________________________________________________________
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
