“Breath of India” brings a refreshing blend of traditional Indian melodies and modern harmonica artistry. Featuring the virtuosos of Team Hamsanada, the event showcases a rich mix of Carnatic and Hindustani ragas, folk tunes, popular music, and contemporary fusion that is all reimagined through the harmonica.
From soulful ragas like Yaman to the energetic beats of Kamsale, the performance promises an immersive musical journey across India’s diverse soundscapes. With exceptional skill and a deep understanding of Indian music, Team Hamsanada delivers an experience that is both unique and unforgettable.
Join us for an evening of melody, rhythm, and cultural fusion as the vibrant sounds of India come alive!
Date: 20th December 2025
Time: 6:15 PM
Venue: The Bangalore Gayana Samaja, Bengaluru
About Artists
Saitejas Chandrashekar
Saitejas Chandrashekar is a singer, multi-instrumentalist, composer, and music educator. He is trained in
Carnatic vocal music under Vidushi Rupa Sridhar and in Hindustani semi-classical music under Pandit
Vishwanath Nakod. He is the first in India to adapt and integrate the harmonica into Carnatic classical
music. An empanelled artist of the ICCR, he has received numerous awards and accolades in Carnatic
vocal music, Sugama Sangeeta, and harmonica performance. Saitejas is also the founder and managing
trustee of the Hamsanada Foundation, an organisation dedicated to the promotion and propagation of
the harmonica in India.
Amithraj S
Amithraj S is an accomplished tabla player, percussionist, and TEDx speaker with over two decades of training under Pandit Rajgopi Kallurkar of the Farrukhabad Gharana. A versatile soloist and accompanist, he has performed with leading classical artistes including Padmashri Venkatesh Kumar, Pandit Pravin Godkhindi, Pandit Jayateerth Mevundi, and Ustad Rafique Khan, while also making his mark in light and film music with renowned singers and composers. A key member of the fusion band A’MNI, he has appeared on major TV and radio platforms and has performed in more than 800 concerts across India,
Nepal, Singapore, Germany, and the UK. As the founder of AMAIB Academy in Tumakuru, Amithraj continues to mentor young musicians and contribute to the region’s vibrant cultural landscape.
Abhishek MA
Abhishek MA is a seasoned percussionist and rhythm pad artist with over 18 years of experience. Trained by renowned mentors including Sri Udayraj Karpur, Sri Gunda Shastri, Sri Babu Sukumar, and later Sri Ramu, he further refined his craft under Sri Gino Banks at the Babu School of Rhythms. A dynamic performer, Abhishek has been featured on TV channels, live concerts, fusion acts, film and devotional music, with notable appearances at the Mysore Dasara Festival, Delhi Kannada Sangha, and
multiple international venues. His contributions to music have earned him awards and recognition, including a Certificate of Appreciation from Karnataka Sangha Qatar. With a strong global presence and deep artistic versatility, Abhishek continues to evolve as a dedicated and expressive musician.
Sangeeth Thomas
Sangeeth Thomas is a dedicated musician whose journey began at the age of four with Carnatic vocal
music and harmonium, later expanding to keyboard and piano, where he is currently pursuing Grade 7 under Trinity College London. He has trained under esteemed gurus such as Anoop Anantha Krishna
Sharma, N. S. Prasad, and Ravindra Kattotti, with his early foundation shaped by Thomas John and
further developed under Professor David Sebastian and Jimmy Joseph. A versatile performer, Sangeeth
has played for renowned composers including Hamsalekha, V. Manohar, Praveen D Rao, Gurukiran, and
C. Ashwath. With strong classical grounding and extensive stage experience, he continues to grow as a committed and evolving musician.
Melvin Leema
Krishnan, Drums Sivamani, Arjun Janya, and Hamsalekha, contributing to films, independent projects, and television productions. With multiple TV appearances and a strong presence on prestigious stages,
he continues to evolve as an expressive, innovative, and highly respected musician in today’s contemporary music scene.
Ensemble of 13 Harmonica Artists
Anirudh Bhatta
Rithvik Sastry
Utthunga Gorur
Abhishri K
Ananyashree S
Prajwal T P
Dr. Mrinalini Kashyap
Skanda Kandikere
Adya Avinash
Chinmayi Datta
Atharva Shandilya
Akshaj Kulkarni
