For over 40 years, The Leela has expressed the richness of India through architecture, craftsmanship, cuisine, wellness and service. With Melodies by The Leela, the brand extends this philosophy into music, creating an ownable sonic identity that complements its existing sensory expressions and deepens the emotional connection guests have with The Leela.
Launching this new brand platform is A Living Raga, the inaugural commemorative album under Melodies by The Leela.
Composed exclusively for The Leela by Grammy-winning, seventh-generation sarod maestros Amaan Ali Bangash and Ayaan Ali Bangash, the 14-track collection celebrates four decades of True Indian Luxury through original compositions inspired by the warmth, grace and timeless philosophy of "Atithi Devo Bhava"(‘guests are akin to God’).
Anuraag Bhatnagar, CEO and Whole-time Director, The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts, said: “For four decades, The Leela has celebrated India's cultural richness through architecture, design, art, cuisine and hospitality. Music has always been an integral part of that journey, quietly shaping the emotional connection our guests have with our hotels.
“With Melodies by The Leela, we are bringing together years of original musical collaborations into a distinctive sonic identity that is uniquely our own. As we celebrate forty years of True Indian Luxury, A Living Raga marks the inaugural chapter of this journey, reflecting our commitment to preserving India's artistic heritage while presenting it in ways that continue to resonate with contemporary audiences."