SAROD TALES

The combination of Sarod, Tabla, and handpan creates a rich and dynamic musical experience that blends traditional Indian music with modern, innovative sounds. The Sarod provides a haunting and emotive melody, while the Tabla offers complex rhythms and beats that serve as the backbone of the music. The handpan adds a unique and contemporary twist, with its ethereal and melodic sounds. Together, the three instruments create a captivating musical journey that can transport the listener to a different realm. The music is often characterized by improvisation and spontaneity, allowing the performers to showcase their skill and creativity. Audiences can expect a truly immersive and unforgettable musical experience that is both deeply spiritual and highly entertaining.

The Artist

Listening to the sounds of Sarod since childhood, Drupad has had a special zeal towards music ever since. He commenced his formal training at a tender age, under the guidance of his father, Bhargav Mistry. At a later age, he was introduced to Ustad Amjad Ali Khan for further training. Apart from the guru shishya parampara, he has undergone formal training in sarod from Surnandan Bharati, Kolkata and has obtained a gold medal in the final year. Drupad has given numerous performances in various concerts in the country and abroad such as England, France, Hong Kong, Greece, Scotland The fringe festival, South Korea world music festival, and Italy. In Italy he had the privilege to perform in the Indian consulate and numerous other public concerts. Drupad has composed various musical pieces and some have been broadcast as signature tunes and background soundtracks films and festivals

Neeraj has been passionate towards percussion from an early age. He commenced his training at a tender age of five, under the guidance of Pandit Ramkrishna Bose. He has a keen sense of aesthetics in rendition of the instrument. Neeraj has given numerous performances in various institutions. He has participated in Saptak competition Ahmedabad as a Yuva kalakar and performed in Maharana Kumbha Sangeet Parishad Udaipur, Dhrupad Samaroh Udaipur, Jaipur Kala mahotsav and other programmes at Hyderabad, Pune. Apart from Tabla, Neeraj also plays “Hapi Drum”, Hand pan, Khadtal and Bhapang. He has developed a unique and very aesthetic combination of Tabla and Hapi Drum. By profession Neeraj is a Product Designer, and his passion is Tabla playing and music.