Shakkar album release

Picture this : just reached the airport in Delhi, full of excitement because this wasn’t just any trip. I was heading home. Home, where my parents, brothers, niece, nephews, and even a brand-new baby niece ( 7 days old) were waiting. Home for a Diwali celebration!! After months apart, I could practically hear the laughter, the family chatter, and feel those hugs. I was that person at the airport, strolling in like I was about to win a reunion lottery. And, of course, in the middle of my can’t-wait-to-see-everyone daydream, I forgot one tiny detail. Thirty minutes after I got out of my cab, standing confidently in the post-security zone, it hit me: my AirPods, my trusty travel buddies, were still having a grand old time in the backseat of the cab. They, apparently, weren’t as ready for a family reunion as I was. Panic struck. I fumbled with the app to get customer support, bracing myself for the your call is very important to us jazz, while my brain went into overdrive. After what fel...

  **A Full Circle: From My First Concert to Raghu Dixit's *Shakkar* Album Launch** It was 2009, the time of Ganesh Utsav at my college, and Raghu Dixit was performing live. That was my first concert ever. I can still recall the energy, the vibrant beats, and the way the music instantly connected with everyone present. Little did I know that it would also be the only concert I would attend for many years. Fast forward to 2024. Raghu Dixit was releasing his new album *Shakkar* in Gurgaon, and the moment I heard about it, I knew I had to be there. It felt like coming full circle. Without a second thought, I booked my tickets, determined to be in the front row. As I stood there, waiting for the show to begin, a flood of emotions ran through me. The same artist I had seen all those years ago, at my first concert, was now standing in front of me, and it felt like no time had passed at all. But this was more than just a concert—it was a journey. Raghu Dixit was back after a 11-year hiatus...