# Akashvani Sangeet Sammelan (Hindustani Segment)

> Akashvani Sangeet Sammelan (Hindustani Segment) at AIR Cultural Venue, Thiruvananthapuram, Open all year

- **When:** Open all year
- **Venue:** AIR Cultural Venue
- **Address:** Vazhuthacaud, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, 695014
- **Organiser:** Eventify
- **Event page:** https://app.eventifyplus.com/event/akashvani-sangeet-sammelan-hindustani-segment

## About this event

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The Akashvani Sangeet Sammelan (Hindustani Segment) is one of India's most prestigious and longest-running classical music concert series, organized by Akashvani (All India Radio) to preserve, promote, and broadcast the country's rich heritage of Indian classical music. Established decades ago as a flagship cultural initiative of All India Radio, the Akashvani Sangeet Sammelan has earned national recognition for presenting performances by some of India's most celebrated vocalists, instrumentalists, and classical music maestros while also providing a platform for accomplished and emerging artists. The Hindustani Segment of the Sammelan is dedicated to showcasing the depth, discipline, and artistic excellence of the North Indian classical music tradition through carefully curated concerts that maintain the highest standards of musical presentation. These performances feature renowned exponents representing various gharanas (musical lineages), each contributing unique interpretations of ragas while preserving centuries-old traditions of Indian classical music. Vocal recitals commonly include Khayal, Dhrupad, Dhamar, Tarana, Thumri, Dadra, Bhajans, semi-classical compositions, and devotional music, while instrumental performances explore the expressive capabilities of traditional Indian instruments such as the Sitar, Sarod, Santoor, Sarangi, Bansuri (flute), Violin, Harmonium, Tabla, Pakhawaj, Tanpura, and other classical instruments. Artists gradually develop ragas through alap, jor, jhala, taans, bol-alap, bol-taan, layakari (rhythmic improvisation), and intricate melodic exploration, allowing audiences to appreciate the emotional depth, technical brilliance, and meditative qualities that characterize Hindustani classical music. The concerts are accompanied by highly skilled percussionists and accompanists whose collaborative artistry enhances the overall musical experience while preserving the authentic concert tradition of Indian classical performance. The Akashvani Sangeet Sammelan is widely respected not only for its artistic quality but also for its significant contribution to documenting and preserving India's classical music heritage through professional radio recordings and nationwide broadcasts. For generations, these concerts have introduced listeners across the country to distinguished musicians and rare musical traditions, making classical music accessible even to audiences unable to attend performances in person. Students, music teachers, researchers, scholars, and classical music enthusiasts regard the Sammelan as an important educational resource because it presents authentic renditions of classical compositions performed by some of India's finest musicians. Beyond live performances, the concerts contribute to the preservation of India's intangible cultural heritage by creating archival recordings that continue to serve as valuable references for future generations of musicians and researchers. Depending on the annual programme, the Sammelan may feature solo vocal concerts, instrumental recitals, duet performances, thematic presentations, and special commemorative concerts celebrating legendary musicians or important milestones in Indian classical music. The event also encourages artistic excellence by recognizing distinguished performers whose lifelong contributions have enriched India's musical traditions. The Akashvani Sangeet Sammelan is organized annually by Akashvani (All India Radio), with concerts hosted at selected venues in different cities across India depending on the edition and organizational planning. The exact dates, timings, venues, participating artists, programme schedule, broadcast schedule, and Hindustani Segment lineup are determined each year by Akashvani and the organizing authorities. Official announcements regarding concert venues, artist lineups, recording schedules, and radio broadcast timings are released by Akashvani before each annual edition. In addition to live audiences, performances are subsequently broadcast through Akashvani's national and regional radio networks, extending the reach of Indian classical music to listeners throughout the country. Whether searching for Akashvani Sangeet Sammelan, All India Radio classical concerts, Hindustani classical music festival, AIR Hindustani concerts, Indian classical music broadcasts, Khayal performances, Hindustani vocal recitals, classical music concerts in India, Akashvani music programmes, or Indian classical music heritage, the Akashvani Sangeet Sammelan (Hindustani Segment) continues to stand as one of India's most respected classical music traditions, preserving the timeless legacy of Hindustani classical music while inspiring musicians, students, scholars, and audiences through performances of exceptional artistic excellence, cultural authenticity, and enduring musical significance.

🚆 Railway: Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station

✈️ Airport: Trivandrum International Airport

🚌 Bus: Thampanoor KSRTC Bus…