Even when you didn’t realise it, you’ve been charmed by the riveting notes of Raag Deepak, Raag Malhar, Raag Mrigaranjini and Raag Malkauns (so many popular songs are set to these timeless ragas!). But do you know how they came to be? A glorious jugalbandi of nature and culture, and one of the oldest surviving classical styles of Hindustani (or North Indian) vocal music, Dhrupad comes from the deep heart of India, from Madhya Pradesh. Come let’s follow the evolutionary journey of this beautiful form of music, and rediscover the power of seven simple notes!