When Ragas Bloom Samarth Nagarkar Khyal Ensemble

Spring has a sound.

In the Hindustani classical tradition, ragas have mapped the seasons for centuries — there are ragas for the first light of morning, for the heat of noon, for the arrival of rains. When Ragas Bloom brings that world to life in an intimate evening of music centered on the colors and moods of spring.

Vocalist Samarth Nagarkar — who has performed at Lincoln Center, Disney Hall, and the Chicago World Music Festival, and is a voting member of the Recording Academy (Grammys) — leads his Khyal Ensemble through a program of spring ragas, tracing the unfolding of melody, mood, and improvisation in the Khayal tradition. He is joined by Rigved Deshpande (tabla) and Rohan Prabhudesai (harmonium), artists recognized for their nuanced and deeply responsive accompaniment.

No prior knowledge of Indian classical music needed. Just come curious.

✦ Special surprise for the evening: One piece will be joined by a guest artist from a completely different art form — bringing a stunning second dimension to the music. We're keeping their identity under wraps until showtime.

This concert is presented by Raga Sangeet Creative in partnership with the Maplewood Division of Arts & Culture.

🎟 Only a handful of seats remain.

Ramita Tadimalla