'A Full Moon Night' brings together different traditions in Indian music

The first edition of a series of old-style baithaks will be complemented by a stylish setting and creative cuisine

Agrand old banyan standing tall, illuminated only by the full moon, is a nostalgic setting. At a baithak (musical soirée), there is no stage to elevate the artiste above his audience and the intimacy is contained in the acoustics of the shared space. This weekend in New Delhi, the magnificent Qutub Minar will serve as a backdrop for an evening that promises to bring back that beloved musical tradition.

“Under the Banyan Tree on a Full Moon Night” is a three-part monthly series initiated by Teamwork Arts and Fabindia. First up on the inaugural evening is Ujwal Nagar, a Hindustani