Bhoomija: Rooted in Riyaaz - Begum Parween Sultana

Rooted in Riyaaz: A Voice Culture Workshop

With Begum Parween Sultana

Dates: 19, 20, 21 September 2025

Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Venue: Indian Music Experience, Bengaluru

What does it mean to surrender to riyaaz—not as routine, but as ritual? In this extraordinary and rare masterclass, Begum Parween Sultana, one of India’s greatest vocalists, invites participants into the sacred, often lonely space of riyaaz and the lifelong process of shaping the voice.

Begum Parween Sultana will share the principles and techniques of voice culture, and how daily discipline shapes a voice that not only performs, but moves. Drawing from decades of practice and deep research into both Indian and global vocal traditions, she will guide participants to embrace the rigour of riyaaz and approach music as both art and sadhana. One essential requirement: every participant must sing—so that the time spent can be as focused, personal, and effective as possible.

This is a rare opportunity to learn from an artiste who embodies a lifetime of voice culture and riyaaz—someone whose music is living proof of what unwavering practice can achieve.

Who Can Apply:

- Trained vocalists from any musical genre, above 12 years of age

Workshop Guidelines:

- No phones allowed in the workshop

- Bring a notebook and pen 

About Begum Parween Sultana

Begum Parween Sultana is a legend of Indian classical music. A towering figure of the Patiala and Kirana gharanas, she has enthralled audiences worldwide with her breathtaking vocal range and emotive power for over sixty years. A recipient of the Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, and Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, she continues to inspire generations with her artistry, adherence to tradition, discipline, and devotion to music.

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