With the flow

for a concert organized by the Triveni Sangeet Sabha. For someone who began training when he was only four, that too from his grandfather, and then his illustrious father, the journey has been melodious. Having been a part of the World Music Orchestra, Berlin, for more than 18 years, the musician moved back to India only a few years back. “This is great time for musicians, for people are willing to experiment and the audience is all ears,’’ Raza is an

accomplished music director and composer and is these days enjoying composing for two Hindi films, Nawab Nautanki and Pyaar Bante Chalo. And the transition he says, has been smooth, “I’m a purist when it comes to classical music. There are no changes and compromises at that level, but when it comes to film music, the melody should be intact, but it should appeal to the masses, there I don’t think of my classical background. I don’t like interference in my work and enjoy creating new genres of melody,’’ Raza has assisted Salil Chaudhary for

years and his fusion albums have been with both Indian and International musicians. He has no qualms saying that classical music appeals to a certain section and there will always be a place for classical musicians and listeners. “People have different tastes and you do get a foothold when you know what they appreciate,’’ Raza talks about how he had sung the super hit Aashiq Banaya Apne, “which Himesh Reshamiya later went on to sing. It was not ethical, but then, you move on,’’ Raza is looking forward to more concerts and also singing films. “Dooba, dooba which I have recently recorded, is really close to my heart and will be released soon,’’ Raza readies for an evening of Khayal.