Through poetry and song, with Roopa Pai (author of "Every Day is a Celebration", a translation of selected works of KS Nisar Ahmed), Mangala Karthik (Carnatic vocalist and educator), Sumana Chandrashekar (ghatam) and Jyotsna Hebbar (veena).
On the occasion of Kannada Rajyotsava, this event celebrates one of Karnataka's most beloved poets, Padma Shri KS Nisar Ahmed. Bestselling author Roopa Pai reads from her English translations of his finest work, while celebrated classical vocalist Mangala Karthik and her musical ensemble perform these iconic verses live as beautiful melodies.