The Mesmeriser
Aug 22, 2020
2 minutes
By Partho Datta
Attending a concert by Jasraj was always an experience to savour. Convention dictated that the of Hindustani vocalists command the prime slot, which was usually late in the evening after other musicians had concluded. As the buzz grew, the audience profile changed with a rush of younger people filling the auditorium. Jasraj appeared on stage in flamboyant silks—lately in bright and orange hues. Hugging a , he always began, invoking a devotional hush among the audience before transiting effortlessly to exploring a raga.
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