Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
*Wait for her incredible higher-octave drop... 🤯 Experience the mesmerizing, late-night vocal mastery of Vidushi Shruti Sadolikar live at London’s Southbank Centre!*
In Indian classical music, some of the most complex pieces are "hybrid ragas"—where a master musician takes two completely separate musical scales and seamlessly welds them together. If the transition isn't perfect, the melody fails.
🌿 *A Flawless Late-Night Illusion:*
In this spellbinding clip from Darbar Festival 2012, master vocalist Shruti Sadolikar (representing the intellectual Jaipur-Atrauli Gharana) performs Raag Kaunsi Kanada—a rare, beautiful hybrid of the majestic Darbari Kanada and the meditative Malkauns. Prescribed strictly for the middle of the night (between 2:00 AM and 3:00 AM), this raga requires the singer to oscillate flat notes so perfectly that the two scales blend without a single visible crease or demarcation.
Watch how she plumbs the deepest lower octaves with her rich, sonorous voice before launching into a blistering, high-speed Chota Khayal set to a 16-beat cycle (Teental). Backed by the soul-stirring strains of Murad Ali’s Sarangi, Tanmay Deochake’s rapid Harmonium, and Vishwanath Shirodker’s crisp Tabla, this performance is an absolute masterclass in emotional and aesthetic precision. ⚡🎶
🎶 *The Elite Lineup:*
*Khayal Vocals:* Shruti Sadolikar
*Sarangi:* Murad Ali
*Harmonium:* Tanmay Deochake
*Tabla:* Vishwanath Shirodker
*The Scale:* Raag Kaunsi Kanada (Thaat: Asavari; 2 AM Midnight Raga)
📍 Recorded live at the Purcell Room, Southbank Centre, London, during Darbar Festival 2012.
🎬 *WATCH THE FULL, UNCUT CONCERT HERE:*
Escape the noise of the day and immerse yourself in the deep, untamed magic of this rare late-night hybrid performance.
👉 *Subscribe to the Darbar Player and stream the entire high-definition archival performance right here:* https://shorturl.at/pTuBu 👈
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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 her incredible higher-octave drop... 🤯 Experience the mesmerizing, late-night vocal mastery of Vidushi Shruti Sadolikar live at London’s Southbank Centre!*
In Indian classical music, some of the most complex pieces are "hybrid ragas"—where a master musician takes two completely separate musical scales and seamlessly welds them together. If the transition isn't perfect, the melody fails.
🌿 *A Flawless Late-Night Illusion:*
In this spellbinding clip from Darbar Festival 2012, master vocalist Shruti Sadolikar (representing the intellectual Jaipur-Atrauli Gharana) performs Raag Kaunsi Kanada—a rare, beautiful hybrid of the majestic Darbari Kanada and the meditative Malkauns. Prescribed strictly for the middle of the night (between 2:00 AM and 3:00 AM), this raga requires the singer to oscillate flat notes so perfectly that the two scales blend without a single visible crease or demarcation.
Watch how she plumbs the deepest lower octaves with her rich, sonorous voice before launching into a blistering, high-speed Chota Khayal set to a 16-beat cycle (Teental). Backed by the soul-stirring strains of Murad Ali’s Sarangi, Tanmay Deochake’s rapid Harmonium, and Vishwanath Shirodker’s crisp Tabla, this performance is an absolute masterclass in emotional and aesthetic precision. ⚡🎶
🎶 *The Elite Lineup:*
*Khayal Vocals:* Shruti Sadolikar
*Sarangi:* Murad Ali
*Harmonium:* Tanmay Deochake
*Tabla:* Vishwanath Shirodker
*The Scale:* Raag Kaunsi Kanada (Thaat: Asavari; 2 AM Midnight Raga)
📍 Recorded live at the Purcell Room, Southbank Centre, London, during Darbar Festival 2012.
🎬 *WATCH THE FULL, UNCUT CONCERT HERE:*
Escape the noise of the day and immerse yourself in the deep, untamed magic of this rare late-night hybrid performance.
👉 *Subscribe to the Darbar Player and stream the entire high-definition archival performance right here:* https://shorturl.at/pTuBu 👈
________________________________________________________________
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
