The Leela Unveils ‘Melodies by The Leela’ With Bangash Brothers ‘A Living Raga’

As The Leela marks four decades of True Indian Luxury, the hospitality brand has unveiled Melodies by The Leela, its official sonic identity and a new cultural expression of its connection with Indian art, heritage and hospitality.

The platform launches with A Living Raga, a 14-track commemorative album composed exclusively for The Leela by Grammy-winning, seventh-generation sarod maestros Amaan Ali Bangash and Ayaan Ali Bangash. Inspired by the warmth, grace and philosophy of Atithi Devo Bhava, the album brings together Indian classical traditions with a contemporary sound.

Produced in collaboration with Karsh Kale and Sawan Dutta, the album also features musicians including Rajesh Prasanna on flute, Ahaana Ali on sarangi, Gopal Dayal on shehnai and Ustad Amjad Ali Khan.

The album received its first listening at The Leela Palace New Delhi on August 7, attended by Ustad Amjad Ali Khan and Subhalakshmi Khan, Vijay Amritraj, Falguni Shane Peacock, Amitabh Kant, Suresh and Priyanka Raina, Shereen Bhan and other distinguished guests.

Commenting on the launch, Anuraag Bhatnagar, CEO and Whole-time Director, The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts, said the sonic identity brings together years of musical collaborations to create a distinctive expression for the brand, while continuing its commitment to India’s artistic heritage.

Amaan and Ayaan Ali Bangash said their association with The Leela spans more than 15 years and that A Living Raga offered an opportunity to bring together India’s timeless musical traditions with the brand’s vision for a distinctive sonic identity.

The launch event also featured a specially curated commemorative menu celebrating The Leela’s four-decade journey through regional culinary expressions inspired by its destinations and heritage.

Music has been part of The Leela experience for more than 15 years, with original compositions by the Bangash brothers previously featuring across the brand’s hotels and public spaces. With Melodies by The Leela, these musical expressions will now come together under a long-term platform featuring original compositions, destination-inspired collections and collaborations with artists.

The Leela has also introduced a limited-edition collector’s vinyl of A Living Raga, designed as a collectible expression of the brand’s approach to craftsmanship and timeless luxury.

Following its first listening in New Delhi, A Living Raga is now available on Spotify, Apple Music and The Leela’s website.