Presented in collaboration with Festival Accès Asie (Perles d’ailleurs)

Internationally acclaimed vocalist Uday Bhawalkar invites audiences into the profound world of Dhrupad, India’s most ancient classical music tradition. With his deep, resonant voice and masterful command of nuance, Bhawalkar unfolds each raga with meditative clarity, drawing listeners into a soundscape where time slows and emotion becomes elemental. The evening begins with an expansive alap—a pure, unmetered exploration of melody—before gradually introducing rhythmic interplay with the majestic pakhawaj drum. The result is a performance that is both intimate and monumental, blending spiritual depth with musical precision. A rare opportunity to experience a living master whose artistry bridges centuries of tradition and speaks directly to the contemporary soul.