Bengaluru: Chowdiah Utsava returns with five days of music and craft

The 46th Chowdiah Utsava will run at Chowdiah Memorial Hall from November 11 to 15, bringing together established maestros and younger performers, Dr Suma Sudhindra said.

Evening concerts are scheduled in two slots: 5.30pm to 6.45pm and 7pm to 9pm. The programme includes Vijay Prakash, Dr R K Padmanabha, santoor player Rahul Sharma, and Manganiyar folk musicians led by Asin Khan Langa. On November 14, Rahul Vellal and Carnatic Fantasy will perform, alongside veena artiste Dr Suma Sudhindra and vocalist Manasi Prasad.

On November 15, the Academy of Music Chowdiah Awards will honour Dr K S Vaishali and Amith A Nadig. Flute player Shashank Subramanyam and Hindustani vocalist Jayateerth Mevundi will then perform *Nada Samvadha*.

Sangeeta Mela will run on November 14 and 15 from 10am to 4pm, with inter-school competitions, storytelling, instrument displays and workshops. Roots N Crafts, featuring artisan products, handlooms and traditional crafts, and Café Chowdiah will operate daily from 11am to 9pm. Young musicians will perform lobby concerts from 4.15pm to 5.15pm, Wednesday to Saturday.