Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
*His string-bending precision is absolutely therapeutic... 🤯 Experience the serene, deeply meditative mastery of sitar icon Pandit Kushal Das live at the Barbican Centre!*
Every master musician has to start somewhere. Despite growing up in an elite musical family, Pandit Kushal Das was given total freedom as a kid—initially finding his love for music by just figuring out how to play popular movie songs on his strings! But his true calling beckoned, leading him to inherit the legendary Maihar sitar tradition. 🎸🌟
🌿 *A Modern Masterpiece of Peace:*
In this breathtaking "Director's Cut" clip from Darbar Festival 2021, Pandit Kushal Das delivers a deeply soulful, completely solo exploration of Raag Parmeshwari. This highly unique, deeply spiritual scale was actually created in 1968 by none other than the global sitar icon Pandit Ravi Shankar!
Drawing heavily from the 20th Melakarta classification system of South Indian Carnatic music, Parmeshwari is designed specifically for the late morning to evoke absolute inner stillness, tranquility, and contemplation. Watch how flawlessly Das blends fluid vocal influences into his strings, utilizing microscopic fret bends (meend) and intricate ornamentations to weave a pure, uninterrupted blanket of sound. 🧘♂️✨
🎶 *The Solo Lineup:*
*Sitar Virtuoso:* Pandit Kushal Das (Maihar Gharana Tradition)
*The Scale:* Raag Parmeshwari (Created by Pandit Ravi Shankar in 1968)
*Timing & Mood:* Late Morning; Serene, Devotional, and Introspective
📍 Recorded live at the Barbican Centre, London, during Darbar Festival 2021.
🎬 *WATCH THE FULL 43-MINUTE SOLO PERFORMANCE HERE:*
Escape the noise of a chaotic day. Close your eyes, let the rich resonances of the sitar wash over you, and stream the complete archival piece ad-free.
👉 *Subscribe to the Darbar Player and stream the entire high-definition master concert right here:* https://shorturl.at/eezOi 👈
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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
*His string-bending precision is absolutely therapeutic... 🤯 Experience the serene, deeply meditative mastery of sitar icon Pandit Kushal Das live at the Barbican Centre!*
Every master musician has to start somewhere. Despite growing up in an elite musical family, Pandit Kushal Das was given total freedom as a kid—initially finding his love for music by just figuring out how to play popular movie songs on his strings! But his true calling beckoned, leading him to inherit the legendary Maihar sitar tradition. 🎸🌟
🌿 *A Modern Masterpiece of Peace:*
In this breathtaking "Director's Cut" clip from Darbar Festival 2021, Pandit Kushal Das delivers a deeply soulful, completely solo exploration of Raag Parmeshwari. This highly unique, deeply spiritual scale was actually created in 1968 by none other than the global sitar icon Pandit Ravi Shankar!
Drawing heavily from the 20th Melakarta classification system of South Indian Carnatic music, Parmeshwari is designed specifically for the late morning to evoke absolute inner stillness, tranquility, and contemplation. Watch how flawlessly Das blends fluid vocal influences into his strings, utilizing microscopic fret bends (meend) and intricate ornamentations to weave a pure, uninterrupted blanket of sound. 🧘♂️✨
🎶 *The Solo Lineup:*
*Sitar Virtuoso:* Pandit Kushal Das (Maihar Gharana Tradition)
*The Scale:* Raag Parmeshwari (Created by Pandit Ravi Shankar in 1968)
*Timing & Mood:* Late Morning; Serene, Devotional, and Introspective
📍 Recorded live at the Barbican Centre, London, during Darbar Festival 2021.
🎬 *WATCH THE FULL 43-MINUTE SOLO PERFORMANCE HERE:*
Escape the noise of a chaotic day. Close your eyes, let the rich resonances of the sitar wash over you, and stream the complete archival piece ad-free.
👉 *Subscribe to the Darbar Player and stream the entire high-definition master concert right here:* https://shorturl.at/eezOi 👈
________________________________________________________________
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
