HCL Concerts celebrate Indian classical music with “The Great Indian Classical Podcast”

Delhi: HCL Concerts, an initiative dedicated to preserving and promoting the Indian classical performing arts unveiled, "The Great Indian Classical Podcast with Nirali Kartik," one of the first series dedicated to conversations around Indian Classical Music. 
The inaugural season, comprising 10 episodes, will be aired every alternate Tuesday from May 14th to September 17th, 2024. The first edition will feature classical music artists including Taufiq Qureshi (Percussions), Rakesh Chaurasia (Flute), N Rajam (Violin), Yogesh Samsi (Tabla), Sanjeev Abhyankar (Vocals) and Rupak Kulkarni (Flute) among others.  

The podcast will be hosted by classical vocalist Nirali Kartik and would be available on HCL Concerts’ YouTube, Facebook, Instagram handles and everywhere you listen to your podcasts.

The hour-long episodes of podcasts will offer insights into the featured artist's history, personal journey, and professional evolution. The first episode will feature Taufiq Qureshi, a percussionist with fusion of African Djembe with Indian rhythmic compositions.

Kartik said, "Indian classical music is one of the finest musical art forms in the world. There is a process to attain mastery of this art form and my focus as the host is to bring out the nuances of this process from our esteemed maestros. Being a curious learner and a musician, I am grateful to HCL for supporting my dream of doing a podcast with the maestros of Hindustani Classical Music. This will be of immense benefit for music students as well as anyone who wants to know more about our heritage music."

Anshul Adhikari, Head of HCL Concerts, said, “Podcasting has emerged as one of the most versatile and accessible storytelling mediums across the globe. This series reflects HCL Concerts’ commitment to supporting and nurturing Indian classical performing arts and amplifying classical musicians' voices and potential worldwide. Nirali Kartik's dedication to the genre and her strong connection, especially with younger audiences, make her an ideal host, bridging classical music with contemporary platforms."