Join Us for an Intellectual Experience.

Date: 10th May 2026
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: The Bigg Small Cafe + Bar - One International Center, 101-102, Senapati Bapat Marg, Dadar West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400013

The cost includes food & drinks.

About the lecture

( With live musical examples )

Indian Music has had an interesting and eventful history of its own. Having its origin in the primitive society, it has undergone various changes starting from the Vedic era to the 21st century. Over this long span of centuries, the art, along with the country, has witnessed major historical events. Along with the evolution of eras, Indian music has always marched to harmonize with the tastes and temperaments of a growing, changing society. 

This lecture–demonstration traces that journey, exploring how ragas have adapted to changing contexts, spaces, and audiences.

Structured as an interactive lecture–demonstration, it integrates storytelling, historical analysis, and live musical examples to enable audiences to perceptually engage with these transformations.

About the speaker

Dr. Chetna Khale Tavker is a Hindustani classical vocalist, researcher, and educator with a completed Ph.D. in Music. Trained under esteemed gurus, she has over seven years of performance experience and has presented at major music festivals across India. A ‘B’ Grade artist with All India Radio, she has also contributed to academic research and international forums in music. Through her work, she actively promotes and preserves the richness of Indian classical traditions.