Sitarry Night

The Rotary Club of Bombay plays a significant role in the urban heritage conservation of Mumbai and the preservation of its legacy through its Urban Heritage Committee (UHC). To raise funds for these projects, we are hosting our first event amongst many on August 12th, 2022.

Rhythm of the Rains celebrates the 75th year of India’s Independence with 75 tunes in a 90-minute concert at the iconic Durbar Hall, Asiatic Society. Led by renowned sitarist Pandit Chandrashekhar Phanse, 25 sitarists, will regale us with tunes tracing the life, joys, and ebbs of our country from 1947 to 2022.

The programme will commence with a short alap in Raga Desh followed by Vande Mataram and a bandish in Raga Desh by the orchestra. We will also have the privilege of enjoying the auspicious Raga Hamsadhwani, Raga Durga, Raga Kirwani, and patriotic songs such as Sare Jahaan Se Accha, Maa Tujhe Salaam, and the National Anthem. In addition, Panditji will perform patriotic songs on his ‘Singing Sitar’.