The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts has unveiled Melodies by The Leela, its official sonic identity. The platform celebrates the company’s commitment to Indian art, heritage and hospitality.
The launch features A Living Raga, the inaugural album under the new platform. The 14-track collection celebrates four decades of True Indian Luxury through original compositions inspired by Atithi Devo Bhava.
Album blends tradition and contemporary music
The album has been composed exclusively for The Leela by Grammy-winning seventh-generation sarod maestros Amaan Ali Bangash and Ayaan Ali Bangash.
Produced with Karsh Kale and Sawan Dutta, it also features Rajesh Prasanna on flute, Ahaana Ali on sarangi, Gopal Dayal on shehnai and Ustad Amjad Ali Khan.
First listening held in Delhi
The album received its first listening at The Leela Palace New Delhi. Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, Subhalakshmi Khan, Vijay Amritraj, Falguni Shane Peacock, Amitabh Kant, Suresh and Priyanka Raina, and Shereen Bhan were among the guests.
“With Melodies by The Leela, we are bringing together years of original musical collaborations into a distinctive sonic identity that is uniquely our own,” said The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts, CEO and Whole-time Director Anuraag Bhatnagar.
Platform to expand
“Composing A Living Raga has been an opportunity to celebrate India’s timeless musical traditions while giving expression to The Leela’s vision of a distinctive sonic identity,” said Amaan and Ayaan Ali Bangash.
The Leela has also introduced a limited-edition collector’s vinyl of A Living Raga.
Indian cultural heritage
The platform will expand through original compositions, artistic collaborations and destination-inspired musical expressions.
It will continue to connect Indian cultural heritage with contemporary luxury experiences.