--- title: "Hindustani Music Baithaks in Bangalore | Trilochan Kampli" description: "Explore intimate Hindustani music gatherings in Bangalore. Trilochan Kampli brings authentic Ghazal and Thumri performances to your private spaces." canonical: https://mytribe.in/trilochanskampli/musical-event-curation/additional-moments last_updated: 2025-09-07 --- # Behind the Scenes of Our Musical Gatherings Tribe Verified · 29 years of live Hindustani music. By [Trilochan Kampli](https://mytribe.in/trilochanskampli) · Hosted at Shanti Nagar; Curates across Bengaluru · ₹55K per event (estimate) Part of [Musical Event Curation](https://mytribe.in/trilochanskampli/musical-event-curation). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/trilochanskampli/musical-event-curation/gallery) A look at the moments, portraits, and people that define our baithaks. These shots capture the connection we build through music, beyond the stage. ## Photos and videos - ![A moment of performance with ghazal singer Shri Sanam Khan. The interplay between the vocalist and accompanist is a silent conversation.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/28627b94-71bb-4b93-bd57-483f584af381) - ![A thoughtful moment during a photoshoot. It had been a long time since I'd done a proper shoot, and it was a good chance for reflection.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/31d3b37c-2f4d-4025-b02e-48bd40c784b6) - ![A professional portrait. It's important to have these, but my real comfort is on stage, playing music with my friends.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3c7da2ff-4109-4514-9599-9ee2bfe49f43) - ![A smile during a performance. When the music is flowing and the audience is connected, there's no better feeling.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3c92c928-869f-4878-9f30-1bbc7b31e3ec) - ![A more serious shot from a photoshoot. This captures the focus and discipline that goes into a lifetime of practicing and performing Indian classical music.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3d66a17d-ace1-485f-9731-09ffa8150bed) - ![The audience capturing a performance by Rageshri Das. It's a modern form of appreciation, and it's wonderful to see people so engaged.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3e35bd02-f750-4502-9d9b-24dfbb97ba8c) - ![A wide view of a packed house at The Courtyard. It's humbling to see so many people come out to support live classical and semi-classical music.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/43de9e40-9141-4ad4-bca9-8b2cbdbeaba5) - ![Another shot of me, lost in the music, during a concert with Shri Sanam Khan. The marigold decorations add a lovely traditional touch.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/46d7ee3a-a93b-4c8d-a2dc-eda2aafa5efc) - ![A black and white shot of me playing at The Courtyard. The focus is purely on the music and the rhythm.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4e5b91c1-8741-4b64-94cc-0e650b441016) - ![A close-up of me accompanying Shri Sanam Khan. The concentration is intense, but the feeling is one of joy.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/630902b3-c751-44d0-bdc6-2ab594c6de01) - ![A full stage view of a performance with Rageshri Das and Sarfaraaz Khan. A trio of vocals, sarangi, and tabla is a classic combination.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/68531585-23f0-42ba-a0dc-b3bc9a0f7b72) - ![Another portrait from a photoshoot. It's a different kind of performance, but one that's necessary in today's world.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/686f7b5f-cfae-48ad-b8bb-7d6aea0dc7f1) - ![A candid shot of me playing, with the rustic background of The Courtyard. The setting is as much a part of the experience as the music.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/68ae0f47-b324-4c32-a104-fac8a5d62033) - ![Another angle of the performance with Shri Sanam Khan. You can see the connection and shared smiles between us.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/70350fee-68ac-47a9-9f4e-78ebfaf8644a) - ![A black and white shot of me playing at The Courtyard. The focus is purely on the music and the rhythm.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7ba3c7b5-ee80-4692-a2e0-f6e26ae40679) - ![A view from the audience of me and Sanam Khan on stage. The simple setup ensures that nothing distracts from the musical experience.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/80aada25-5606-439c-8c3e-4c6142f60407) - ![A pensive moment from a photoshoot. My journey with the tabla has been long, and there's always more to learn and explore.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/84b32651-69fa-41fe-9e49-ab789f220bee) - ![A happy, smiling portrait with my tabla. This is me in my element.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8c887a5c-7722-4160-a034-24864bbdcfc8) - ![A poster graphic of me and Sanam Khan. It captures the dynamic of our performance together.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/90f76c06-d4a3-4e7e-afde-00b65275ce20) - ![The stage is set. The tabla and microphone are ready, waiting for the music to begin. A moment of quiet anticipation.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/91942d80-2ea8-49f0-a65f-521183c1ceec) - ![A wide shot of me accompanying Ustad Rafique Khan on sitar. It was an honor to share the stage with such a master.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9da5139d-cc88-450e-ad83-0cc96bcaf794) - ![A full-stage view of a performance with Ustad Rafique Khan and Sarfaraaz Khan. The lighting adds a dramatic effect to the scene.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a5d0a4ee-121f-4663-bbc6-7b7d09dd46f0) - ![A black and white shot of me addressing the audience. I believe in talking to the audience, sharing stories, and breaking the formal barrier.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a5dc1ca1-f32d-4e12-844d-f7ab7fe2350c) - ![A poster graphic for a monsoon concert, featuring me and Deepak Marathe.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a7a6d08f-502f-4bd4-98bd-fd7aa3195f3e) - ![A black and white shot of me in performance. It captures the intensity and passion I feel for my art.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/accca712-2cb4-446a-bdec-586e584b19d1) - ![A poster graphic of me for a Sarod Recital. As a curator, my role is to bring the best artists to my audience.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bd708be6-9f46-4ba8-9572-1ed6f4e18dfa) - ![A happy, smiling audience is the best feedback an artist can get. This was from a ghazal night with Sanam Khan.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c4653c4c-6264-4ac6-b93c-16cf849c8c16) - ![Another angle of me and Sanam Khan, enjoying the musical conversation on stage.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c48f1db9-c09b-485e-89e2-1260fc3578d5) - ![An audience member creating their own art during a Sitar Soirée. It's wonderful to see creativity inspiring more creativity.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c75611d8-29ac-4303-8001-e7651c927105) - ![A candid shot of me speaking to the audience during a performance. For me, music is a dialogue, not a monologue.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c840011e-c6ce-4067-a9e2-e2e252ca9484) - ![Another shot of the trio performance with Ustad Rafique Khan and Sarfaraaz Khan, with beautiful stage lighting.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d8d936a0-4617-4345-9f41-b47080779684) - ![A poster graphic of Sarfaraaz Khan for a classical recital. We always make sure to highlight the talented artists I collaborate with.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/db399100-4cbe-4e33-b770-81886b4e9022) - ![A professional portrait, capturing a moment of quiet contemplation.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/dbb43027-9223-4755-8faf-641c69de111c) - ![Audience members sharing a smile during a ghazal night. It's these moments of shared joy that make it all worthwhile.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/dbe35f1b-f61f-4c05-8763-ecb48b7987ac) - ![A portrait from a photoshoot, showing a more serious and focused side.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/dd8cf17f-ddf0-4546-8f1d-b9ebc7415ef4) - ![A black and white shot of me speaking to the audience. I feel it's important to connect with listeners on a personal level.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/df0a5961-f625-4865-91d5-5f45ea73d32d) - ![A poster for a Ghazal Night, with a close-up of the tabla. This instrument is the soul of the rhythm in our concerts.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e8467225-79a2-4cca-bc6f-09477cf45bdf) - ![A poster for a monsoon concert, featuring Deepak Marathe.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f338df9a-8b3a-4165-8f1d-a172c40bf19f) ## About Additional Moments When you browse through these moments, you will notice I am rarely alone on stage. That is intentional. My performances, whether it is a classic Ghazal session or a Thumri evening, rely on the silent conversation between the vocalist, the sarangi player, and my tabla. If you are planning an event, we work directly with your space's acoustics to keep that intimacy alive rather than overpowering the room with heavy sound systems. For me, music is a way to bond, not a platform to show off. These images, from professional portraits to live captures at The Courtyard, represent that philosophy. ### Why These Moments Matter Every concert I curate is about breaking down the wall between the artist and the audience. When you look at the performance shots, you will see a lack of distance. We prefer floor seating and close proximity because that is how Indian classical music was always meant to be experienced—informal, conversational, and deeply personal. ### The Artists Who Make it Happen A musical gathering is only as good as the chemistry between the performers. I am fortunate to call my collaborators my brothers and friends. Whether they are vocalists from Delhi or instrumentalists from Kolkata, we focus on rehearsed arrangements that feel spontaneous. We bring in authentic elements like sarangi and sitar, ensuring the sound remains rooted in the Golden Era aesthetic. ### Bringing This to Your Space If you are considering hosting a gathering, my focus is on the logistics of the 'vibe.' We look at the room size, the seating layout, and the audience size to decide if you need a trio or a full ensemble. I act as the narrator for the evening, filling the gaps between songs with stories about the poetry and the Ragas, ensuring that even someone new to this music feels right at home. ## About Trilochan Kampli I am Trilochan, and for me, the tabla is not about showmanship—it is my way of bonding with people. I would much rather sit on a floor mattress with a cup of hot chai and play music that feels real than stand on a formal stage. Music is a blessing, and I am just here to keep that spirit and our musical legacy alive with friends and family. 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