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Music

Mehfils A Studio Theatre Takeover: Shift Marwa Time

The Mehfil Space & zerOclassikal
Sat 23 May 2026, 21:00
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Join us for a specially curated Mehfil gathering where performers and audience come together to experience the 'rasa' (emotion) of South Asian classical arts

In the second and final performance of Mehfils A Studio Theatre Takeover, four closely related raags migrate through tonal bases as they explore the different ‘rasas’/emotions of a day; Raag Sohini (just before sunrise), Raag Hindol (after sunrise), Raag Marwa (twilight) and Raag Puriya (twilight). 

Artists shift fluidly across the raags, drawing connections through the shared tonal scales and creating a sense and feeling of balance and belonging.

Bring or find a rug or cushion in this relaxed setting where you are encouraged to find your own place around the stage.

 

Jonathan Mayer (sitar), Akash Parekar (sitar), Shishir Rao (vocals), Sanchita Pal (vocals), Jawan Jheeta (dilruba), Junaid Ali (tabla) and Carmilo Tirado (electronics)

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