The Madras Mehfil Collective

About Madras Mehfil

Madras Mehfil is a unique musical act founded in Chennai (Madras) by Vandana Srinivasan and Anand Pattathil under their banner, Musicalorie Productions. The team specializes in performing Sufi, Ghazals, Bhajans, Semi-classical music, Traditional Indian music, Timeless Film Classics, and Retro Gems across various Indian languages. The band is made up of highly respected musicians, each bringing exceptional expertise and talent. Madras Mehfil offers more than just a concert; it’s a 90-minute multi-sensory experience hosted in a carefully designed ambiance that allows the audience to fully immerse themselves and connect with the soul and emotion of the music.

About

Vandana Srinivasan was born and raised in Doha, Qatar, and pursued her higher education at the London School of Economics & Political Science in the UK. For over a decade, she has been based in Chennai, where she has worked across South Indian film industries. She is fluent in several Indian languages and has gained recognition as a Playback Singer, Sufi music artist, Ghazal Artist, Live Performer, and Hindustani Musician in training. Vandana has collaborated with renowned composers like Ilayaraja, GV Prakash, D Imman, Nivas Prasanna, Justin Prabhakaran, and Harris Jayaraj for both film songs and live performances.

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Madras Mehfil Performance Videos

Click on the links below to watch some of our favorite moments from performances at various events, including renditions of soulful Ghazals, Film and Sufi songs.

For those unfamiliar, Sufi music is a mystical form of music rooted in Sufism, a spiritual tradition. It often serves as a bridge to connect the listener with the divine,. Madras Mehfil showcases the emotional and spiritual depth of this genre, creating an experience that transcends the ordinary concert.
Sufi music is known for its hypnotic rhythms, repetitive melodies, and poetic lyrics that often center around themes of love, devotion, and the soul’s journey towards the divine. It is not just entertainment but serves as a spiritual practice, allowing both the performer and listener to reach a heightened state of consciousness.

At Madras Mehfil, these performances create an intimate atmosphere, making the audience feel like part of a shared spiritual experience rather than mere spectators. This unique blend of music and mysticism has made Sufi music both timeless and deeply impactful, securing its place as a central element of Traditional Indian music for centuries.

Event Schedule

Mehfil Aur Mulaqaat

September 14, 2024

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City

Toronto

Details

Mehfil Aur Mulaqaat

Date

September 14, 2024

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Testimonials

Great feel to listen to Mehfils in a South Indian Ambiance !! One among the toughest arts to learn in singing !! Wish any Film music composer brings this side of your singing in films !! Have always liked listening to your vibrant voice in films but i'm noit sure if the aspect of your singing has been utilised in films as yet. Great singing Madam !!

Dheebhan Mahalingam:

Music Bollywood in 70s and present Tollywood music is in its zenith

Mohammed Shezan:

Lovely Mehfil, all artists. Vandana Maam, sweet melodious voice. Looking forward to more.

@skny1:

Gosh, that was spellbinding. The arrangement was so mimmnimal but so complex at the same time. Your vocals were crazy. Just so beautiful and layered. Incredible talent and hats off to you guys. Congratulations.

Pavithra M

Love love love your voice, Vandana. You got magic

Colours by Anushka

Its not a song. It is a melody. The kind of melody that seeps into your bones and makes every cell of your body divine. Thank you for existing

Baawri Basanti

Your songs are never short of soul, Vandana! Every song you sing including film songs, your classical music backing never fails to show up in your voice.

Dheeban Mahalingam

Just discovered this song and I cant get over the soulful voice and music. On loop!

NB Wellness Pro

Wow... Even though m not familiar with this style, the song is adorable. I loved the pallavi but the charanam part was anoother level. The level of control you have in your voice is tremendous. Kudos from your biggest fan.

Aishu Maria

Soulful, melodious and melliflous. All the best Vandana!!

Parthasarathy S

The sarangi player brings a beautiful mood to the pretty song.

Mahindra Rodrigo

Your delivery of the song was unbelievably spontaneous. This style of sonngs sounds fabulous in your voice which many can never imagine of. I was flying in the sky in the middle of the clouds. This song raga has something positive in it.

Aishu Maria

Excellent rendering. Mirza Ghalib's Ghazal. Rone se aur Ishq mein be-baaq ho gaye. Sung by the legend Lata Mangeshkar...

Nimmi nagara

Kya baat hai, Sakshat swar bhramha anubhuti mili. Jay ho!

Pradip Darade

This is otherworldly. Your voice and how you carry the essence of the lyrics and melody is just awe inspiring.

Nisha Mammen

Speechlesss! What a wonderful voice the Almighty has gifted you! Amazing team!

Balendu Kumar:

Is ghazal ko alfaaz sey nahi ehsaas sey likha gaya hai. Roohdaar. Waah

@hackie321:

Treat for the ears, Vandana. So soothing and lovely voice.

Ragini Padmanabhan

Beautiful! The flow in your voice is just exquisite!

Nisha Mammen

Beautiful! The flow in your voice is just exquisite!

Nisha Mammen

This made my day. Amazing performance, Vandana!

Arul Rozario