truly sculpted my personality and perspective. Music became the lens through which I practiced persistence—learning to sight-read a challenging piece—or explored creativity—infusing rubato into a Romantic composition. It also deepened my cultural awareness as I prepared for exams at Mumbai's musical strongholds, the NCPA and the Dadar Matunga Cultural Centre.

During my teens, my vocabulary of keys and swaras expanded to Java, AI, Python. The indispensable nouns that rule our quotidian existence entered my world to continue the process of shaping me! The problem-solving process demanded logic and strategy and chiselled away the causal and the careless in me! The pursuit of elegant, concise code introduced me to a new dimension of creativity. And the creation of something functional from a blank screen brought a magic of its own.

Now, in the 12th grade, I felt like testing the waters of the wider world. The communal joy that I experienced with audiences during a Broadway show, or the sense of awe that I shared with viewers in an immersive Van Gogh exhibit has inspired me to switch roles - from spectator to creator. In this project I merge computer science and music to create a well-being experience. So scan away, let AI identify your mood - happy, sad, surprised, angry or neutral - and let melodies flow to match.

What is Sangeet and I?

• It’s an AI-powered system that combines deep learning technology with Hindustani Classical Vocals to offer a personalized, mood-based experience.
• It is designed for access in public and private spaces where people can simply scan a poster to begin their journey.
• It uses real-time emotion detection and spatial analysis to assess a user’s mood and plays a Hindustani Classical raag specifically designed to uplift them.

Why did I create Sangeet and I?
Sangeet and I leverages Artificial Intelligence (AI) to introduce raags to everyone, anytime, anywhere. Hindustani Classical Vocals is a profound expression of India’s cultural and spiritual heritage. Its intricate raags (melodic frameworks) and timeless philosophies, connect us to our roots and foster a sense of national identity, unifying diverse communities. However, many people face challenges in accessing this art form:

• High costs of learning and attending concerts.
• Resources and performances are often concentrated in cities, leaving rural areas underserved.
• The digital divide prevents marginalized populations from benefitting from online resources.

Ensuring inclusivity and accessibility is essential for democratizing this art form, preserving its relevance, and inspiring future generations. By addressing these challenges, we can connect more people to the cultural richness that defines Hindustani Classical Vocals.
Sangeet & i’s ethos lies in accessibility: anyone and everyone in a private or public spaces can simply scan the QR code on the poster and live the experience.

How does Sangeet and I work?

• Real-Time Emotion Detection: The model scans your face to detect your mood through sentiment analysis, trained with Convolutional Neural Networks.
• Mood Prediction: It identifies five core emotions - sad, happy, neutral, angry, and surprised to tailor the experience to your current mood.
• Raag Selection: Based on your mood, the system plays an appropriate Indian classical raag to enhance your emotional well-being. For instance:
  • For sadness, it plays uplifting an raag to lift your spirits.
  • For anger or stress, it playa a raag that encourages relaxation and calm.
• Learning On-the-Go: While you listen, the system provides insightful information about the raag, enriching your experience and understanding.