The Listicle

CHARAN SPARSH

Mumbai | Shanmukhananda Hall | August 22

Created by Shantanu Moitra and Kaushiki Chakraborty, Charan Sparsh is a celebration of the guru-shishya tradition that reimagines respect as a shared musical journey rather than a hierarchy. Presented as part of NMACC’s annual festival, the performance features Kaushiki Chakraborty, Aruna Sairam, Rakesh Chaurasia, Jayanthi Kumaresh, Ambi Subramaniam and others. Solo performances lead into a large collaborative production, bringing together generations, traditions and instruments in an uplifting evening of music.

PARK STREET TO BOMBAY

Kolkata | Nazrul Mancha | August 2

A tribute to the remarkable career of Usha Uthup, celebrating her journey from Kolkata’s legendary Park Street music scene to becoming one of India’s most recognisable voices. The concert honours her enduring connection with the city she proudly calls home while revisiting many of her best-loved songs.

JAVED ALI LIVE

Hyderabad | Quake Arena | August 22

Playback singer Javed Ali brings his acclaimed live show to Hyderabad for an evening of soaring melodies and chart-topping favourites. Best known for songs such as ‘Arziyan’ and ‘Kun Faya Kun’, Ali’s performances span romantic ballads, devotional classics and energetic hits.

PIYUSH MISHRA LIVE IN CONCERT

Delhi | Yashobhoomi Convention Center | August 22

Piyush Mishra presents an evening where poetry, music and storytelling come together in his distinctive style. Featuring celebrated works including ‘Aarambh Hai Prachand’, ‘Husna’ and ‘Ik Bagal’, the performance blends theatre, literature and cinema into an intimate live experience. Accompanied by a live band, Mishra explores themes of love, rebellion, humour and social reflection.

SOUL INDIA

Mumbai | Shanmukhananda Hall | August 22

Hariharan’s Soul India celebrates the richness and diversity of Indian music through a programme that extends far beyond his celebrated film songs and ghazals. The concert moves effortlessly between folk, thumri, ghazal, classical, Bollywood and fusion, highlighting the breadth of India’s musical traditions. With his expressive voice and effortless versatility, Hariharan offers audiences an evening that bridges genres while honouring the country’s rich musical heritage.

— Compiled by Nikhil Sardana