Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
*The emotional depth of this sound is absolutely haunting... 🤯 Experience the rare and deeply evocative power of Arshad Khan’s Esraj live at Sadler's Wells Theatre!*
Most music lovers are familiar with the violin or cello, but have you ever seen or heard the Esraj? This traditional Indian bowed instrument features a skin-covered body and a massive array of hidden sympathetic strings underneath the main frets that ring out automatically, creating a mesmerizing, echo-like wall of sound. 🎻✨
🌿 *A Haunting Vocal Echo on Strings:*
In this captivating clip from Darbar Festival 2017, maestro Arshad Khan—son of the legendary Ustad Allauddin Khan—plumbs the profound depths of Raag Bhairavi. Bhairavi is a deeply spiritual, iconic scale known for its intense emotional beauty and peaceful, introspective energy.
Watch how effortlessly Arshad utilizes intricate bowing and sliding techniques to perfectly mimic the delicate, crying nuances of a human singing voice. Backed by the flawless, grounding rhythmic foundation of superstar Shahbaz Hussain on the Tabla, this performance blends a hypnotic acoustic trance with explosive classical precision! ⚡🎶
🎶 *The Elite Lineup:*
*Esraj Solo:* Arshad Khan
*Tabla:* Shahbaz Hussain
*The Scale:* Raag Bhairavi (Parent Bhairavi Thaat)
*Mood:* Deeply spiritual, peaceful, and introspective
📍 Recorded live at the Lilian Baylis Studio, Sadler's Wells Theatre, London, during Darbar Festival 2017.
🎬 *WATCH THE EXCLUSIVE BHAIRAVI PERFORMANCE HERE:*
Lose yourself completely in the untamed resonance of this rare stringed masterpiece.
👉 *Subscribe to the Darbar Player and stream the entire high-definition archival performance right here:* https://shorturl.at/6DvQq👈
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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 emotional depth of this sound is absolutely haunting... 🤯 Experience the rare and deeply evocative power of Arshad Khan’s Esraj live at Sadler's Wells Theatre!*
Most music lovers are familiar with the violin or cello, but have you ever seen or heard the Esraj? This traditional Indian bowed instrument features a skin-covered body and a massive array of hidden sympathetic strings underneath the main frets that ring out automatically, creating a mesmerizing, echo-like wall of sound. 🎻✨
🌿 *A Haunting Vocal Echo on Strings:*
In this captivating clip from Darbar Festival 2017, maestro Arshad Khan—son of the legendary Ustad Allauddin Khan—plumbs the profound depths of Raag Bhairavi. Bhairavi is a deeply spiritual, iconic scale known for its intense emotional beauty and peaceful, introspective energy.
Watch how effortlessly Arshad utilizes intricate bowing and sliding techniques to perfectly mimic the delicate, crying nuances of a human singing voice. Backed by the flawless, grounding rhythmic foundation of superstar Shahbaz Hussain on the Tabla, this performance blends a hypnotic acoustic trance with explosive classical precision! ⚡🎶
🎶 *The Elite Lineup:*
*Esraj Solo:* Arshad Khan
*Tabla:* Shahbaz Hussain
*The Scale:* Raag Bhairavi (Parent Bhairavi Thaat)
*Mood:* Deeply spiritual, peaceful, and introspective
📍 Recorded live at the Lilian Baylis Studio, Sadler's Wells Theatre, London, during Darbar Festival 2017.
🎬 *WATCH THE EXCLUSIVE BHAIRAVI PERFORMANCE HERE:*
Lose yourself completely in the untamed resonance of this rare stringed masterpiece.
👉 *Subscribe to the Darbar Player and stream the entire high-definition archival performance right here:* https://shorturl.at/6DvQq👈
________________________________________________________________
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
