KEXP’s studio was lit up on September 4, 2025, when Ustad Naseeruddin Saami and The Saami Brothers delivered a soul-stirring Khayal Alaap in Raag Bhairavi. With primary vocals, harmonium, tabla, sarangi, and chorus vocals all in the mix, the performance flowed effortlessly under host Darek Mazzone’s guidance—while Kevin Suggs and Matt Ogaz nailed the audio engineering.
Behind the scenes, cameras by Jim Beckmann, Carlos Cruz, Scott Holpainen, Luke Knecht, and Ettie Wahl captured every nuance, and Scott Holpainen’s editing tied it all together. Craving more ragas? Check out Saami’s latest works on Bandcamp or relive the session at KEXP.org.
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