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Grammy 2026 Winners Amaan & Ayaan Ali Bangash Talk Music for Sleep and Memory
✍️ ETV Bharat
🗓 26 Aug 2026, 03:33 AM
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Grammy‑winning sarod maestros Amaan and Ayaan Ali Bangash explained how they craft compositions aimed at enhancing sleep quality and memory retention.
Renowned Indian sarod players Amaan and Ayaan Ali Bangash, who clinched two Grammy Awards in 2026, sat down with ETV Bharat to discuss the therapeutic side of their art. The brothers, celebrated for blending classical Hindustani ragas with contemporary soundscapes, said their latest project targets listeners seeking restorative sleep and sharper memory.
In the interview, they described a deliberate compositional process that emphasizes slow tempos, gentle drones, and specific ragas traditionally linked to calmness and mental clarity. By aligning musical phrases with the brain's theta and alpha wave frequencies, they aim to create a sound environment that supports deep relaxation and cognitive reinforcement.
Beyond the health‑focused pieces, the Bangash duo reaffirmed their commitment to preserving classical traditions while exploring new contexts. They hinted at upcoming collaborations with neuroscientists and wellness platforms, signalling a broader push to position Indian classical music within global therapeutic practices.
The brothers concluded that music’s power lies in its ability to bridge art and science, and they hope their work will inspire both listeners and fellow musicians to consider the functional potential of ragas in everyday life.
In the interview, they described a deliberate compositional process that emphasizes slow tempos, gentle drones, and specific ragas traditionally linked to calmness and mental clarity. By aligning musical phrases with the brain's theta and alpha wave frequencies, they aim to create a sound environment that supports deep relaxation and cognitive reinforcement.
Beyond the health‑focused pieces, the Bangash duo reaffirmed their commitment to preserving classical traditions while exploring new contexts. They hinted at upcoming collaborations with neuroscientists and wellness platforms, signalling a broader push to position Indian classical music within global therapeutic practices.
The brothers concluded that music’s power lies in its ability to bridge art and science, and they hope their work will inspire both listeners and fellow musicians to consider the functional potential of ragas in everyday life.