Schedule 2024

Niloy Ahsan is a 21st-generation exponent of the Dagar lineage, a Hindustani classical tradition spanning 21 generations, his artistry is a living testament to a legacy rooted in the 15th-century mystic, Swami Haridas. 

DEPUTY CHIEF MINISTER DIYA KUMARI

MAHARAJA SAWAI
PADMANABH SINGH OF JAIPUR

SANJOY K. ROY
MANAGING DIRECTOR, TEAMWORK ARTS

PRIYA AGARWAL HEBBAR,
NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, VEDANTA LTD & CHAIRPERSON, HINDUSTAN ZINC LTD

Nathoo Lal Solanki is a 13th-generation renowned Nagada player from the Pushkar Sangeet Gharana. 

Spotlight on artisans showcasing their crafts and traditional goods. 

Spotlight on artisans showcasing their crafts and traditional goods. 

Vidya Shah is a popular classical vocalist, musician, and composer who delights not only in performance but also in highlighting narratives of music and musicians. As recipient of the Senior Fellowship from the Government and the Charles Wallace Award, she composed Women on Record, a performance that sought to recover and record the female performers who flourished during the era of the gramophone.

Rajasthani Folk & Sufi Vocalis

Spotlight on artisans showcasing their crafts and traditional goods. 

Shyopat Julia is from the Rawla Mandi district, based in the state of Rajasthan, India. He has been learning the craft of the mashak since the age of 16 and carries forth the legacy of his grandfather and father, who also played the bagpipe. 

Nathoo Lal Solanki is a 13th-generation renowned Nagada player from the Pushkar Sangeet Gharana. 

The core members of Jaisalmer Boys are the talented sons of Rajasthan Josh, the young custodians of Rajasthani folk music. Established in 2015, the group, aged up to 17, has been learning the traditional art form from their fathers, with music and song passed down through generations. 

Yugm is an indie folk fusion band from Jaipur that has been creating soulful music for the past eight years. Known for their original compositions, Yugm crafts 90-minute performances that blend music, stories, and poetry to explore diverse themes, including social issues, satire, relationships, motivations, and travel experiences.

Mir Mukhtiyar Ali, a Sufi music maestro from Pugal, Rajasthan, belongs to the 26th generation of the semi-nomadic Miras community of the Thar Desert. Trained by his father, he blends the earthy soul of folk with classical depth, creating transcendent music. 

Padma Shri Kailash Kher and Kailasa LIVE

Sandeep Singh is a renowned Raagi and A-grade artist of All India Radio & Doordarshan. Singh has performed globally, collaborated with A.R. Rahman, and revived traditional instruments like the taus and dilruba, earning numerous accolades.

Avirbhav Verma is a gifted tabla artist of the Punjab Gharana. Verma trained under Pt. Lachman Singh Seen and has excelled in classical genres, earning a Certificate of Merit and performing internationally.

Indian temple architecture is a synthesis of spirituality, art, and geometry, showcasing intricate carvings, symbolic motifs, and celestial alignments. Regional styles like the Dravidian, Nagara, and Vesara are marked by unique features such as towering shikharas, ornate mandapas, and exquisite sculptures. Distinguished art historian Parul Pandya Dhar, whose work spans Indian and Southeast Asian art, culture, and architecture, joins author Ashwitha Jayakumar to discuss the splendour of stone and sculpture in Indian temples and their diverse art histories.

Spotlight on artisans showcasing their crafts and traditional goods. 

Sufisms ethos embody love, spirituality, and harmony, blending seamlessly with India’s syncretic culture and Bhakti traditions. Known for its ethics of compassion, devotional music, and art, Sufism emphasises ihsan (excellence), iman (faith), and akhlaq (virtue). Syed Salman Chishty, the Gaddi-Nashin of Ajmer Sharif, joins historian-author Rana Safvi to explore this mystical tradition. Drawing from Safvi’s In Search of the Divine, they explore the histories of dargahs, the strains of qawwalis, and the forgotten contributions of women in Sufism. Together, they examine how Sufism’s inclusive philosophy and timeless wisdom continue to inspire harmony and offer hope for the future.  

Spotlight on artisans showcasing their crafts and traditional goods. 

The core members of Jaisalmer Boys are the talented sons of Rajasthan Josh, the young custodians of Rajasthani folk music. 

Spotlight on artisans showcasing their crafts and traditional goods. 

Sushma Soma is an award-winning Karnatik vocalist. Her acclaimed album HOME inspired the live production HOME SOS, featured at the BBC Earthshot Awards, the G20 Summit, and the Godrej Conscious Collective.

Nathoo Lal Solanki is a 13th-generation renowned Nagada player from the Pushkar Sangeet Gharana. 

The core members of Jaisalmer Boys are the talented sons of Rajasthan Josh, the young custodians of Rajasthani folk music. Established in 2015, the group, aged up to 17, has been learning the traditional art form from their fathers, with music and song passed down through generations. 

TAL FRY is an initiative that brings together rhythm enthusiasts and food lovers, exploring India’s rich rhythmic traditions in both classical and folk music. Through innovative and experimental approaches, it aims to create new experiences and connections with its audience, celebrating cultural heritage and the art of rhythm through performances and interactive events.

This immersive show blends Nimadi folk music with visual storytelling, featuring original folk musicians and introducing audiences to the culture, traditions, and artistry of the region.

Malini Awasthi is the Chair Professor at Banaras Hindu University and the India Representative for UNESCO's cultural commission. She has spread the essence of India across the world through her passion for folk music and traditions.