Mystical Melodies

If Mystical Melodies had a central theme, it was duality.

DJ Max Cool opened with a seamless blend of traditional South Asian sounds and modern electronica—honoring the past while leaning into the future.

The Chishty Ensemble embodied duality through contrast: the fast, syncopated rhythms of tabla drums playing against the slow, meditative tones of the sitar—layered and hypnotic.

But duality came into full focus with the Saami Brothers Qawwal. Their soaring vocals, flowing instrumentation, and rhythmic handclaps evoked serenity and devotion, even as the music surged in tempo and power, like a gathering storm. The crowd remained on their feet—dancing, swaying, and absorbing the collective energy.

Revisit the evening on our YouTube page.