At the tender age of seven, unlike other boys his age, who are mainly clued into mischief and games, Munnawar Masoom was already aware of complex ragas and taals that form the very foundation of a musical upbringing.

“By the time I was nine, I was performing on stage and that journey is still on. Now, I perform all over India and in other countries as well,” says Masoom, who will be taking the stage in the city on August 31 with his team of eight qawwals.