Epic Sitar in a Thunderstorm | Monsoon Miyan Ki Malhar | Pt Budhaditya Mukherjee | Music of India

#darbarfestival | Sitar maestro Budhaditya Mukherjee’s spectacular rendition of the rain-bringing Raag Miyan Ki Malhar, live from an Indian thunderstorm. Full story in the description below. 0:00 | storm 0:36 | alap 1:00 | vilambit gat 8:53 | drut gat 12:10 | ati drut gat Nature takes pity on us and orchestrates the most magnificent light show we have ever witnessed, illuminating the courtyard for us. We exchange incredulous glances as we bear witness to one of the most magical moments we have ever experienced. -------------- Learn more: Budhaditya Mukherjee is revered for his extraordinary command of the sitar and surbahar - at age 22 veena maestro S Balachander described him as the ‘sitar artist of the century’. He first started learning from his father Bimalendu, and takes strong influence from Vilayat Khan. He is among India’s most respected sitar gurus, and has held academic positions in Europe. Today he tours the world, enrapturing audiences of newcomers and old connoisseurs alike. The Malhar f