India, Sept. 29 -- The incessant rains in the state capital gave a perfect backdrop to the Baarish concert held at a five-star hotel. The theme matched the atmosphere and the golden melodies lifted the spirits of music lovers and took them on a nostalgic trip. City-based singer Askari Naqvi presented a Megha Re themed concert in which he presented classical and folk songs related to the monsoon. Thereafter, award-winning author, poet, lyricist and Central Board of Film Certification member Yatindra Mishra took listeners on a musical journey through films from the 30s to the 80s in his Kahani Geeton Ki. During the session, combin-ed with powerful storytelling and songs, he presented the relationship between rain, music and poetry. From unheard songs by courtesans of the 30s-60s era to classics by legendary lyricists, musicians and singers, he kept the audience captivated with songs and stories. He requested singer Malini Awasthi to present saawan-related dohe-ki-kajri Aye Nahi Chhail Bihari of Beneras gharana. She obliged and then presented Begum Akhtar's dadra Chha Rahi Kaali Ghata in her powerful voice. The evening ended on a high note with soul-stirring Rajasthani folk and popular film songs by Kutle Khan Project which Kesaria Balam, Chaap Tilak, Ali Maula, Saawan Aayo and Garaj Baras....