Khayal Rang
Khayal Rang, literally, Colors of Khayal, is a kaleidoscope of sorts.
This is a curated concert that showcases distinctive compositional forms and explores unique facets of the Khayal genre. This includes compositional styles like tarana, trivat, chaturang, tapp-khayal, khayal-numa, asthapadi, farmaishi khayals, etc.
The ensemble consists of voice, tabla, harmonium/sarangi and tanpuras (drone instruments). This concept is best suited for the chamber music concert format or “baithak”. Interspersed with the music, the audience is also engaged through occasional commentary and brief explanations where necessary.