Experience Mudita Melody

Mudita Melody is the art of making music that is entirely unselfish, celebrating each other's gifts.

THE MUDITA CANVAS

Over centuries, Indian classical music primarily developed through two styles or traditions - Hindustani (North Indian) and Carnatic (South Indian). As each tradition produced virtuoso performers and composers, there was mutual respect and appreciation between them. As a result, several raags have been adapted from one tradition into another by generations of artists. The richness of Indian culture lies in these fruitful interactions.

And thus, the challenge to Mudita performers is -

Artists trained in the Hindustani style will present a raag that has been borrowed/adapted from the Carnatic tradition into Hindustani. Artists trained in the Carnatic style will do the reverse.

With curiosity, creativity, and collaboration at the core of each performance, eight artists have taken up the Raag challenge! From first-time performers to performing musicians, artists will step beyond their comfort zone to explore, experiment, and engage the audience through their love for Indian classical music.

We have a unique mix of solo talents, collaborations, and a major headliner/guest performance!

HEADLINER: CONAL SATHI, Indo-Jazz Pianist

With Rahul Zingde on Tabla.

Conal Sathi is an Indo-jazz pianist who blends Eastern and Western music. He began his training at age 5 with the family of ghazal master Mehdi Hassan and currently studies with Hindustani classical keyboardist Abhijit Pohankar, a disciple of the legendary santoorist Pandit Shivkumar Sharma. He has performed across the US and India, sharing the stage with A.R. Rahman, Padma Shri Penaz Masani, and Grammy winner Tanvi Shah.

EVENT FLOW

• 4:30 PM Pre-event chai and socialization
• 5:00 PM Welcome remarks and house rules
• 5:05 PM Open Mic Solo Presentations
• 5:50 PM Guest Speaker
• 6:15 PM Collaborative Presentations
• 7:00 PM The Headliner Grand Finale
• 7:45 PM Dinner (Feel free to bring a vegetarian appetizer to share and enjoy a community-style dinner together)

Limited seats are available. (This event is for ages 5 and older)

Register today to reserve your seat and experience an evening that will escape the ordinary!

Thank you for supporting Mudita!

HOSTED BY:

With a mission to ignite a lifelong love of learning in future innovators, Marshmallow Minds, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 2016, is dedicated to expanding access to highly engaging, hands-on STEAM and Design Thinking experiences, especially for children in under-resourced schools, so every child has the opportunity to say with confidence, "Dear Future Me, I'm Ready."

This year, Marshmallow Minds celebrates 10 years of community impact and the milestone of engaging 50,000 students from under-resourced schools. Thank you for the support.

View Marshmallow Minds Impact Report

BayRaagis, founded in Aug 2024, is a Bay Area-based music collective that brings together singers and instrumentalists from diverse musical traditions to create unique, collaborative performances. Rooted in community and artistic exploration, BayRaagis blends Indian classical music with contemporary, folk, film, jazz, and world influences, providing a platform for local artists to connect, perform, and grow together.

A community of over 200 artists, scholars, composers, and enthusiasts, the Bayraagis collective welcomes music lovers of all skill levels and age groups, from beginners to acclaimed professionals.

To learn about upcoming events, follow the BayRaagis on: Instagram

Website: https://bayraagis.org/

Together, as performers and as audience, we look forward to your presence on August 15th, creating something neither can create alone: a shared experience of listening and a unified sense of happiness.

Regards,

The Marshmallow Minds and The BayRaagis Team