Rooh-e-Sukoon is a musical evening featuring sitar and vocal music, bringing together the soulful melodies of ghazals, the spiritual depth of Sufi music, the philosophical richness of Vachanas and the devotional beauty of Dasara Padas. 

Led by renowned sitarist and vocalist Ustad Hafiz Bale Khan, the concert will begin with a sitar recital, followed by a vocal presentation celebrating India's diverse musical and devotional traditions. 

About the Artist 

Ustad Hafiz Bale Khan 

Ustad Hafiz Bale Khan is an accomplished sitarist and vocalist belonging to the Dharwad–Kirana musical tradition. Born in Dharwad in 1980, he comes from a distinguished family of musicians spanning six generations. He trained in sitar and vocal music under his grandfather and father, continuing the family’s rich musical legacy. He holds a master’s degree in music from Karnataka University, Dharwad. 

An A-grade artist of All India Radio and Doordarshan, he excels in Hindustani classical sitar and vocal forms, including Khayal, Thumri and Ghazals. His repertoire also includes the Vachanas of Akkamahadevi and Basavanna, Dasara Padas of Purandaradasa and Kanakadasa, and devotional bhajans. 

He has performed at prestigious festivals and venues in India and abroad. His honours include the Swarasamrat Pt Basavaraj Rajguru Yuva Puraskar, Sa Ma Pa Yuva Ratan Puraskar, Kalashree Prashasti and the title of Surmani. He founded the Ustad Bale Khan Memorial Trust in 2010 to promote Indian classical music and nurture musical talent. 

Accompanying Artists 

Mallesh Hugar -Tabla 

Rajesh B Naik - Keyboard