MUMBAI: ‘Malhar Rang’ (Seasons Melodious Expression) presented by Pancham Nishad will feature two talented and highly trained and evolved vocalists Apoorva Gokhale and Suresh Bapat. This amazing musical rendezvous is scheduled to be held at Swatantrya Veer Savarkar Sabhagruha, 252, Veer Savarkar Marg, Shivaji Park, Dadar, Mumbai on Saturday, 25 August 2018, 8.00 pm onwards.

 Think of the rains, and you automatically think of Malhar, the oldest and one of the most melodious ragas of Hindustani classical music, with its innumerable varieties attributed to nature’s gift of the monsoon season. The romance that Malhars bring to the mind is inescapable, the music of this season reflects this joy – all versions of raga Malhar are lyrical, tender and easy on the ear.

Malhar ragas like Miyan Malhar, Gaud Malhar, Megh Malhar, Ramdasi Malhar, and Sur Malhar are traditionally sung or played on instruments preferably in the monsoon season. The rain helps in capturing the spirit of the ragas. The monsoon season supposedly cleans the earth as well as the inner-self of the human being and therefore the melodies of the season strike a positive chord that rejuvenates the spirit of every living creature on this earth.

One of the most sought after vocalist of present generation of Indian Classical Music world, Apoorva Gokhale belongs to a musical family. Initiated into music, by her grandfather Late Gajananraobuva Joshi, the legendary musician of previous era, Apoorva with her tremendous grasp, commitment, and dedication coupled with rigorous riyaaz learnt the performance nuances of Raagdaari sangeet quickly. Later, on she honed her musical skills under the strict vigilance of her uncle Pandit Madhukarao Joshi. Gifted with a mellifluous voice, Apoorva has carved a niche for herself in the realm of Raagdaari Sangeet.

The other artist Suresh Bapat is imitated in the world of Indian Classical Music at the age of 10, Suresh Bapat commenced his musical journey

One of the most sought after vocalist of present generation of Indian Classical Music world, Apoorva Gokhale belongs to a musical family. Initiated into music, by her grandfather Late Gajananraobuva Joshi, the legendary musician of previous era, Apoorva with her tremendous grasp, commitment, and dedication coupled with rigorous riyaaz learnt the performance nuances of Raagdaari sangeet quickly. Later, on she honed her musical skills under the strict vigilance of her uncle Pandit Madhukarao Joshi. Gifted with a mellifluous voice, Apoorva has carved a niche for herself in the realm of Raagdaari Sangeet.

The other artist Suresh Bapat is imitated in the world of Indian Classical Music at the age of 10, Suresh Bapat commenced his musical journey under the able guidance of Smt. Leela Shelar, Late Bhaskarrao Phatak and Achyut Abhyankar. Later he honed his musical skills under various gurus like Pandit Prabhakar Karekar, Dr. Ashok Ranade and Pandit Babanrao Haldankar and developed his own style of singing. He is one of the few artistes who presents one of the most authentic and pure form of Raagdaari Sangeet. Suresh Bapat today is connoisseurs delight and travels extensively for his concerts.