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Treat yourself to a baithak of Hindustani classical music in Mumbai
Updated On: 15 March, 2023 10:43 AM IST | Mumbai | Suprita Mitter
The latest edition of Baithak, an acoustic concert series, will celebrate Hindustani classical music with Kaushiki Chakraborty
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Kaushiki Chakraborty
Once upon a time, when maharajas ruled India, they used to be regaled by raagas and songs in classical music traditions from across the country. The finest musicians would earn the patronage of kings and make it to the darbar where the royal family and their chosen ministers would enjoy their music. Oral history will tell stories about how the power and devotion in the voices of these musicians was enough to light up a lamp or invoke the rain gods. In an attempt to recreate the magic of intimate musical gatherings, where artistes and the audience come closer, G5A launched a series of events by the name of Baithak.
“The age-old form of baithaks was rooted not only in Bombay’s tradition of experiencing Indian classical music, but was also integral to the way it was heard, taught, and shared all over India. We wanted to restore the sacred space of performance — and reconnect artistes and audience in a deeper and more meaningful way,” shares Anuradha Parikh, founder and artistic director, G5A.
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