India, June 21 -- Music, with its universal appeal, is now bridging extremes - from head-banging EDM sets to deeply immersive, soulful renditions. Making a quiet yet powerful comeback is the baithak - the intimate, unplugged musical gathering once synonymous with the culturall-life in Delhi-NCR. Amid this soothing ambience and unfiltered musical energy is a surprising audience: Gen Z.

Traditionally hosted in homes or small informal spaces, baithaks are all about forging a direct connection between the artiste and the audience (rasiks), between melody and emotion. Though these receded into the background during the pandemic, they are now re-emerging across India, especially NCR, drawing enthusiastic young listeners in large numbers.

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