Padma Bhushan Pt. Budhaditya Mukherjee LIVE at Aga Khan Museum
2023-06-24 19:30 - 22:30 UTC | Aga Khan Museum, 77 Wynford Dr,, North York, Ontario, M3C 1K1, Canada
Raag-Mala Toronto, in partnership with the Aga Khan Museum, is proud to present a sitar recital by Padma Bhushan Pt. Budhaditya Mukherjee on Saturday June 24th 2023 7:30pm
Pandit Budhaditya Mukherjee is one the best loved sitarist in India today. He received his training in sitar and surbahar from his illustrious father, Late Acharya Pandit Bimalendu Mukherjee, a doyen of the Imdadkhani Gharana. Over an illustrious career, Pandit ji has received numerous awards, including the Sangeet Natak Akademi award in 2010 and the Padma Bhushan in 2019. He has performed in many countries around the world, and was the first musician ever to perform in the House of Commons, London in June 1990.
Pandit ji will present a program of evening raags and lighter melodies, with his long-time accompanist Sri Soumen Nandy on Tabla.
Tickets: Balcony $50, Orchestra $60 (10% Discount for Members)
Tickets include same day Aga Khan Museum admission
Regular Tickets are SOLD OUT!
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Limited Rush tickets will be available at the venue 2 hours before the show
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Apoorva Gokhale & Pallavi Joshi LIVE at Aga Khan Museum
2023-05-27 19:30 - 22:00 UTC | Aga Khan Museum, 77 Wynford Dr,, North York, Ontario, M3C 1K1, Canada
Raag-Mala Toronto, in partnership with the Aga Khan Museum, is proud to present a vocal recital by Apoorva Gokhale & Pallavi Joshi: Singing sisters in their Prime on Saturday May 27th 2023 at 7:30pm
Apoorva Gokhale was born into a family of traditional legendary musicians. She has carved a niche for herself as one of the sought-after vocalists of her generation with a firm grounding in Gwalior gharana gayaki – the tradition’s style of singing. She has an impressive lineage: her grandfather was late Pandit Gajananbuva Joshi and her great- grandfather Pt. Antubua Joshi, an eminent court musician in the state of Aundh.
Pallavi Joshi, like her elder sister Apoorva, represents the 5th generation of the rich musical tradition. Her training started at the age of 5 from her grandfather Pt. Gajananbuva Joshi. After the demise of her guru, she learnt under her uncle Pt. Madhukar Joshi, her aunt Dr. Sucheta Bidkar and her father Shri. Manohar Joshi. She is a recipient of the National Scholarship for Hindustani Classical vocal young artistes from the Government of India.
The sisters will be accompanied by Sri Sanjay Deshpande on Tabla and Sri Chinmay Kolhatkar on Harmonium.
Tickets: Balcony $40, Orchestra $50 (10% Discount for Members)
Tickets include same day Aga Khan Museum admission
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Kaushiki Chakraborty LIVE at Aga Khan Museum
2023-04-28 20:00 - 22:00 UTC | Aga Khan Museum, 77 Wynford Dr,, North York, Ontario, M3C 1K1, Canada
Tickets for Kaushiki Chakraborty are SOLD OUT!
Raag-Mala Toronto, in partnership with the Aga Khan Museum, is proud to present a vocal recital by Kaushiki Chakraborty on Friday, April 28th at 8pm.
Endowed with a thrilling and mellifluous voice, Kaushiki Chakraborty’s talent and charming stage presence have made her one of the brightest stars in the galaxy of young vocalists.
Kaushiki Chakraborty started her training under her mother Smt. Chandana Chakrabarty, and studied later under her father the renowned singer Padma Shree Pt. Ajoy Chakrabarty. She was also accepted as a “ganda bandh shagird” (formal disciple) of the legendary musician the late Pandit Jnan Prakash Ghosh.
Highly adept at all styles of singing, Kaushiki will present a program of khayal, thumri and other lighter genres. She will be accompanied by Sri Tanmay Deochake on Harmonium, Sri Nitin Mitta on Tabla and Sri Rattan Bhamrah on Esraj.
Tickets: $60, $50 (10% Member Discount)
Tickets include same day Aga Khan Museum admission
SOLD OUT: Limited $20 student tickets for full time students with valid ID
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Parallel Traditions: Exploring Classical Music from Northern India
2022-11-02 19:45 - 21:00 UTC | Online
Raag-Mala Toronto is very proud to be partnering with University of Toronto’s Massey College for one of their Music Salon Series events. This is part of Massey College’s Focus on India.

Renowned tabla player Ravi Naimpally and saxophonist Andrew Kay will be jointed by Junior Fellow and Indian Classical Music (ICM) trained vocalist Sourojeet Chakraborty, in conversation with Junior Fellow and jazz bassist Sam Little.

Sourojeet, Ravi and Andrew will each perform a piece representing a key element of the Hindustani classical music tradition, and all three will join for a collaborative piece at the end. We invite you to join us in learning about a musical tradition with centuries of history that runs parallel to the western classical music idiom.

This event will be livestreamed via Massey College’s YouTube channel on Wednesday, November 2nd 2022 from 7:45 to 9pm.

Programming Update: Unfortunately, there were technical issues with the live steaming of this event. The recording is available via the Massey College YouTube channel, at the link below.

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Sensational Strings: Ustad Shahid Parvez Khan
2022-10-16 16:00 - 19:00 UTC | Aga Khan Museum, 77 Wynford Dr,, North York, Ontario, M3C 1K1, Canada
Ustad Shahid Parvez Khan
Sensational Strings

Padma Shri Ustad Shahid Parvez Khan represents the seventh generation of the Etawah Gharana, a musical tradition or “family” committed to this most famous of Indian instruments – sitar. Instructed by his father and guru, Ustad Aziz Khan, he has also been influenced by sitarist Ustad Vilayat Khan and vocalists Ustad Amir Khan and Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan. He is a master of both the melodies of Raag and the rhythms of India – north, and south.

Being first trained, from age 3, in the classical vocal music that forms the foundation of the “gayaki ang”, it would be several years before he would be allowed to pick up a sitar. The young Shahid Parvez Khan, recognized as a child prodigy, started performing in public by the time he was only eight years of age.

He is the recipient of numerous prestigious awards including the Government of India’s ‘Padma Shri’ and the ‘Sangeet Natak Academy Award.’ Widely recognized as one of the greatest sitar players in the world, Ustad Shahid Parvez Khan has performed in all major musical festivals in India and abroad. A generous teacher, Ustadji, founded the SPK Academy of Music to pass on traditions and knowledge.

Ustad ji will present a recital of afternoon raags, and will be accompanied by Nitin Mitta on tabla.

Tickets:
SOLD OUT – Limited rush tickets will be available at the venue an hour before the show
Raag-Mala Toronto Benefactors & Patrons: FREE
$40, $30 (10% Member Discount)

Nuit Blanche at the Aga Khan Museum
2022-10-01 23:00 - 2022-10-02 01:00 UTC | Aga Khan Museum, 77 Wynford Dr,, North York, Ontario, M3C 1K1, Canada
Indrajit Banerjee
Scintillating Sitar

Indrajit Banerjee who has won many awards, is one of the leading exponents of Maihar Gharana. Born into a musical family, he was inspired by his mother, who was a disciple of the late Pt. Nikhil Banerjee. He then learnt from his uncle Pt. Kartick Kumar, who was a senior disciple of Pt. Ravi Shankar. Indrajit has a special touch on sitar that combines technical virtuosity with sensitivity. He has toured extensively abroad and has also composed music for several albums and award winning documentary films.
He will be accompanied by Hindole Majumdar on tabla.
ADMISSION:
FREE Nuit Blanche Event
Raag-Mala Benefactors & Patrons
Seats for Benefactors & Patrons will be guaranteed until 15 minutes before the show, after which they will be released to the general public. These seats will not be assigned.
Raag-Mala Members & General Public
Admission is on a first-come-first seated basis, please arrive early to avoid disappointment

Rachna Bodas: Torch Bearer of a Timeless Tradition
2022-09-24 19:30 - 21:30 UTC | Aga Khan Museum, 77 Wynford Dr,, North York, Ontario, M3C 1K1, Canada
Rachna Bodas
Torch Bearer of a Timeless Tradition
Rachna Bodas is an accomplished Indian classical vocalist endowed with a rich, pure, and vibrant voice. Her dedication and devotion can be seen in her performances, which have earned her wide acclaim and appreciation from the music fraternity and her listeners. Her style of singing and approach towards a raag is very much influenced by her Guru Late Vidushi Smt. Veena Sahasrabuddhe of Gwalior Gharana. She has completed Sangeet Visharad from Gandharva Mahavidyala Mandal.
Rachna will be accompanied by Toronto based artists, Rigved Deshpande (Tabla) and Hardeep Chana (Harmonium)
Program Update:
Bhuvanesh Komkali will no longer be performing on September 24 due to unforeseen circumstances. The evening will now start at 7:30 pm.
Tickets:
Raag-Mala Toronto Benefactors & Patrons: FREE
$40, $30 (10% Member Discount)
Limited number of $10 tickets for full-time students with valid ID are available through Raag-Mala Toronto. Please email: raagmalatoronto@gmail.com
*Program Subject to Change

Sowing the Seeds of Raag Sangeet in Canada
2022-08-09 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Toronto) | Online
Consulate General of India and Raag-Mala Toronto
present
Sowing the Seeds of Raag Sangeet in Canada
An interactive session with artists
Pankaj Mishra
Geet Mishra
George Koller
conducted by
Manoshi Chatterjee
Premiering
Tuesday August 9th at 11am EDT
FREE VIRTUAL EVENT
Event Access:
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Pankaj Mishra, who has recently made Toronto his permanent home, comes from a long line of musicians. He is the great-grandson of Sarangi virtuoso late Pandit Saraju Prasad Mishra, grandson of late Pandit Mahadeo Prasad Mishra, and son of Shri Satya Narayan Mishra. He began learning music at an early age, taking his taalim from Pandit Mahesh Prasad Mishra. Pankaj’s sensitive style of playing and interpretation is admired and sought after by a wide range of musicians. He has performed solos, accompanied senior vocalists like Late Vidushi Girija Devi and tabla maestros like Pandit Kumar Bose.
Geet Mishra comes from a long line of musicians, and began her musical journey by learning santoor. Most recently, during the pandemic, she began learning sarangi from her father Pankaj Mishra.
George Koller is a prolific composer and producer. Recognized primarily as a bass player, George also plays a variety of instruments. He has had an interest in Indian Classical Music for over three decades and began learning sarangi from Pankaj Mishra during the pandemic. Raag-Mala Toronto thanks the Ontario Arts Council for their long standing support.

Ramneek Singh & Pankaj Mishra: Lyrical Vocal & Mesmerizing Sarangi
2022-06-11 19:30 - 22:00 (America/Toronto) | Aga Khan Museum, 77 Wynford Dr,, North York, Ontario, M3C 1K1, Canada
Ramneek Singh & Pankaj Mishra
Lyrical Vocal & Mesmerizing Sarangi
Performances of Khayal, Bhajan and Sufiana

Vidushi Ramneek Singh is an internationally acclaimed Hindustani classical vocalist who now makes her home in Toronto. Coming from the rich lineage of Ustad Amir Khan’s Indore Gharana, Ramneek is proficient in musical genres like Khayal, Thumri, Bhajan, Shabad, Sufiana and Folk.

Ramneek received Sangeet Visharad in vocal music from Bhatkhande Sangeet Vidyapeeth in 1988, and has studied under Ms. Amarjeet Kaur, a senior disciple of the legendary vocalist Ustad Amir Khan. She has performed all over Canada, USA, UK, Australia and India, she has created her own niche in the music world through her unique style. She runs a music academy “Sur-rang Music Academy” through which she is training many students all over the world in the art of vocal classical music in the Indore Gharana style.

Ramneek will be accompanied by Pankaj Mishra on Sarangi and Gurinder Singh on Tabla.

Pankaj Mishra, who has recently made Toronto his permanent home, comes from a long line of musicians. He is the the great grandson of Sarangi virtuoso late Pandit Saraju Prasad Mishra, grandson of late Pandit Mahadeo Prasad Mishra and son of Shri Satya Narayan Mishra. He began learning music at an early age, taking his taalim from Pandit Mahesh Prasad Mishra.

Pankaj’s sensitive style of playing and interpretation is admired and sought after by a wide range of musicians. He has performed solos, accompanied senior vocalists like Late Vidushi Girija Devi and tabla maestros like Pandit Kumar Bose. He has performed at prestigious festivals around the globe. He accompanied Pandit Kumar Bose at the Aga Khan Museum in 2019.

Pankaj ji will play a short solo performance, following which he will accompany Vidushi Ramneek Singh, along with Gurinder Singh.

Tickets:
Raag-Mala Toronto Benefactors & Patrons: FREE
$40, $30 (10% Member Discount)
Limited number of $10 tickets for full-time students with valid ID are available through Raag-Mala Toronto. Please email: raagmalatoronto@gmail.com

Ustad Irshad Khan: Surbahar and Sitar
2022-05-14 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Toronto) | Aga Khan Museum, 77 Wynford Dr,, North York, Ontario, M3C 1K1, Canada
Ustad Irshad Khan: Surbahar and Sitar
Torch Bearer of Imdad Khani Etawa Gharana
Son and disciple of the maestro Ustad Imrat Khan, Irshad rendered his first stage performance at the age of 8. A child prodigy, Ustad Irshad Khan has emerged among the torch-bearers of the iconic Sitar Gharana, the Imdad Khani Etawah Gharana.

Irshad Khan has developed and advanced the technique of Surbahar and Sitar by introducing many musical innovations, including left hand meends and right hand tantra techniques. His style is a combination of the authentic gayaki ang and tantra ang Baaj (both Vocal and instrumental playing on the Sitar), gaining comprehensive mastery over every major aspect of Hindustani classical music.

Having performed at major venues and festivals around the globe, Irshad Khan is considered among the leading Surbahar and Sitar players of today. He has homes in Toronto and Kolkata, and he is the founding president of Universal Academy for musicians, which has branches in Toronto, Rochester NY and Kolkata.
He will be accompanied on tabla, by GTA-based, Osbert Lyall.

Tickets:
Raag-Mala Toronto Benefactors & Patrons: FREE
$40, $30 (10% Member Discount)
Limited number of $10 tickets for full-time students with valid ID are available through Raag-Mala Toronto. Please email: raagmalatoronto@gmail.com

Steve Oda: In his Guru’s Footsteps
2022-04-23 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Toronto) | Aga Khan Museum, 77 Wynford Dr,, North York, Ontario, M3C 1K1, Canada
Steve Oda: In his Guru’s Footsteps
Celebrating the Centenary Birth Year of Ustad Ali Akbar Khan
Steve Oda began his musical education at the age of seven, learning to play slide guitar and later, jazz guitar. Born in Toronto to second generation Japanese-Canadians, Steve’s love of creativity through musical expression led him to the classical music of North India and the Sarode. For over 45 years Steve Oda has dedicated himself to learning this complex art form and carrying on the teachings of his illustrious guru, the legendary musician, the late Ustad Ali Akbar Khan. After Khansahib’s passing in 2009, Steve continued his studies under Padmashri Pandit Rajeev Taranath, a senior disciple of Khansahib.

Steve has performed in Australia, New Zealand, India, Japan, Europe, Canada, and throughout the U.S. He currently resides in San Francisco, actively teaching and performing this sublime art form.

On the centenary year of Khansahib’s birth, Steve will perform various raags composed by the maestro. He will be accompanied on tabla, by Toronto-based, Ravi Naimpally.

Tickets:
Raag-Mala Toronto Benefactors & Patrons: FREE
$40, $30 (10% Member Discount)
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Anand Bhate (Vocal) w Bharat Kamat & Suyog Kundalkar • LIVESTREAM CONCERT
2022-01-29 09:00 - 11:30 (America/Toronto) | Shadaj Baithak
Raag-Mala Toronto, in partnership with Shadaj, is proud to present
Anand Bhate
with Bharat Kamat, Tabla and Suyog Kundalkar, Harmonium
Saturday January 29th, 2022 at 9 am ET
LIVE Online on the “Shadaj Baithak” YouTube channel
Anand Bhate, a rising star on the horizon of Indian Classical Music, is recognized as one of the top vocalists of the younger generation of the great Kirana tradition. Anand has been a disciple of the great classical vocalist, Bharat Ratna Pandit Bhimsen Joshi, doyen of the Kirana gharana. Anand has performed all over India and abroad in many prestigious music conferences like Sawai Gandharva Sangeet Mahotsav, Pandit Jitendra Abhisheki Sangeet Samaroha etc. Recipient of numerous awards, Anand has many published albums to his credit. He shows a remarkable versatility in being able to present a wide variety of music, right from the classical Khayal gayaki to the semi-classical exponents like Thumri, Natyageet and Bhajans/Abhangs.
Free for Benefactors and Patrons
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to the COVID-19 pandemic, the concert will be rescheduled. No payments will be accepted after 8 am on Saturday January 29, 2022.
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Blue Planet Series by First Edition Arts
2021-12-17 - 2022-09-30 | Online
Blue Planet
Music • Ecology • Heritage
Unlimited Access Until September 30th 2022
When: Where:
December 17th 2021 to August 14th 2022 Exclusively on shaale.com
Tickets:
Season Pass: $200 USD
Individual Events: $25-$35 USD
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Raag-Mala Members: 10% Discount on Season Pass Only (Coupon Code to be Provided)
Coupon Code only valid until August 15th 2022

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Apoorva Gokhale & Pallavi Joshi • Vocal Recital • ONLINE Concert
2021-11-28 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto) | Shadaj Baithak
Raag-Mala Toronto in partnership with Shadaj
is proud to present a vocal recital by
Apoorva Gokhale & Pallavi Joshi
with Sanjay Deshpande on Tabla
and Leeladhar Chakradev on Harmonium
Sunday November 28th, 2021 at 11 am ET

Online on the
“Shadaj Baithak” YouTube channel

Apoorva Gokhale was born into a family of traditional legendary musicians. She has carved a niche for herself as one of the sought-after well-known vocalists of the younger generation with a firm background of Gwalior Gharana. She has an impressive musical lineage and has proudly and responsibly inherited the musical qualities from her grandfather, the late Gayanacharya Pandit Gajananbuva Joshi and her great- grandfather Pandit Antubua Joshi, an eminent court musician in the erstwhile state of Aundh, district Satara.
Pallavi Joshi has inherited traditional music and represents the 5th generation of the rich heritage of her family. Her training started at the age of 5 from her grandfather, Pandit Gajananbuva Joshi whose gayaki was a perfect blend of three gharanas Gwalior, Jaipur and Agra gharana. After the demise of Pt. Gajananbuva Joshi, she has taken her training from her uncle Pt. Madhukar Joshi and received guidance from her aunt Dr. Sucheta Bidkar & from her father, Shri. Manohar Joshi. She has been awarded Govt. of India National Scholarship for Hindustani Classical vocal young artistes.
Free for Benefactors and Patrons
$10 for Member Household, $15 for Non-Member Household

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This program was originally live streamed by Shadaj on October 30th
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SRC FESTIVAL • Day 4 • Pankaj Mishra & Andrew Kay • Sohini Singha Mojumdar
2021-10-03 10:00 - 12:00 (Asia/Kolkata) | viewcy.com
Sarbari Roy Chowdhury Festival of Music
Day 4 • Saturday, October 3rd @ 10am
(Streaming @ 10am in both IST & EDT)
Featuring Performances by:

Jugalbandi: Pankaj Mishra (Sarangi) + Andrew Kay (Saxophone + Singing Bowls)
Abbas Janmohamed (Tabla)

Sohini Singha Mojumdar (Vocal)
Hiranmay Mitra (Harmonium)
Ashoke Mukherhee (Tabla)

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SRC FESTIVAL • Day 3 • Bishnupriya Chakrabarty • Arnab Chakrabarty
2021-10-02 20:00 - 22:00 (Asia/Kolkata) | viewcy.com
Sarbari Roy Chowdhury Festival of Music
Day 3 • Saturday, October 2nd @ 8pm
(Streaming @ 8pm in both IST & EDT)
Featuring Performances by:

Bishnupriya Chakrabarty (Vocals)
Hiranmay Mitra (Harmonium)
Ashoke Mukherhee (Tabla)

Arnab Chakrabarti (Sarod)
Zaheer Abbas Janmohamed (Tabla)

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SRC FESTIVAL • Day 2 • Sougata Roy Chowdhury • Prakriti Dutta
2021-09-26 10:00 - 12:00 (Asia/Kolkata) | viewcy.com
Sarbari Roy Chowdhury Festival of Music
Day 2 • Sunday, September 26th @ 10am
(Streaming @ 10am in both IST & EDT)
Featuring Performances by:

Sougata Roy Chowdhury (Sarod)
Rupak Bhattacharjee (Tabla)

Prakriti Dutta (Chant and Dhrupad)
Kishnendu Saha (Pakhwaj)

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SRC FESTIVAL • Day 1 • Arindam Bhattacharya • Chiradip Sarkar
2021-09-25 20:00 - 22:00 (Asia/Kolkata) | Online
Sarbari Roy Chowdhury Festival of Music
Day 1 • Saturday, September 25th @ 8pm
(Streaming @ 8pm in both IST & EDT)
Featuring Performances by:

Arindam Bhattacharya (Vocal)
Hiranmay Mitra (Harmonium)
Ashoke Mukherhee (Tabla)

Chiradip Sarkar (Santoor)
Rupak Bhattacharjee (Tabla)

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Jugalbandi: Pankaj Mishra & Andrew Kay
2021-09-13 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Toronto) | Online
Raag-Mala Toronto in partnership with Small World Music
is proud to present
a Jugalbandi by
Pankaj Mishra
&
Andrew Kay
with Abbas Janmohamed on Tabla
Monday September 13th, 2021 at 7pm EDT

FREE VIRTUAL EVENT
Event Access: Raag-Mala Toronto Youtube Premiere AND on Raag-Mala Toronto’s Facebook Page
Recorded live at the Small World Centre, this performance provides an immersion into Indian Classical Music and showcases a Jugalbandi by two outstanding presenters.
Pankaj Mishra, who recently made Toronto his permanent home, comes from a long line of musicians, and began learning music at an early age. His sensitive style of playing and interpretation is admired and sought after by a wide range of musicians. He has performed both as a soloist and an accompanist at prestigious festivals all across the globe.
Andrew Kay is an acclaimed Saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist musician from Toronto, known for his captivating performances in the genres of Indo-Jazz, World Music, Indian Classical Raga Music, Contemporary Jazz and Improvised Music. He is among one of the first musicians in the world to perform Northern Indian Classical music on the Saxophone and Himalayan Singing Bowls.
Abbas Janmohamed was born in Scarborough, and brought up in Calgary, where he began learning tabla at a young age. A recipient of an Arts Fellowship award from the Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute, he spent time in India pursuing his study of classical tabla. He is a student of Ustad Allarakha’s senior disciple, Shri Prafulla Athalye.
Presented as a part of 25 for 25 – Small World Music’s 25th Anniversary Program

Sowing the Seeds of Raag Sangeet in Canada
2021-09-11 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Toronto) | Online
Consulate General of India and Raag-Mala Toronto
present
Sowing the Seeds of Raag Sangeet in Canada
An interactive session with artists
Sri Narendra Datar &
Smt. Samidha Joglekar
conducted by
Manoshi Chatterjee
Saturday September 11th, 2021 at 11am EDT

FREE VIRTUAL EVENT
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Sri Narendra Datar began his formal musical training in 1976, under the highly respected vocalist Pandit Vasantrao Kulkarni. He came to Canada in 1984, completing an M.Sc. in computer science at the University of New Brunswick. He has resided in Toronto since 1986, where he has been active as a teacher and a performer of Hindustani classical music and other genres. Narendraji is also a composer, and has won numerous awards for his singing and compositions.
Smt. Samidha Joglekar is an accomplished vocalist who began her training in both Western and Hindustani classical music from an early age. She has studied under her Guru Sri. Narendra Datar for many years. The recipient of several prestigious grants, Samidha has furthered her study of the art form and has contributed her voice to many albums, film scores and cross cultural collaborations. She has a MClSc degree in Audiology and currently is an advisor and manager for the College of Audiologists & Speech-Language Pathologists of Ontario.
Smt. Manoshi Chatterjee has been on the Raag-Mala Toronto Board since 2015. She is an educator at an elementary school, and has a passion for raag sangeet. She completed her Sangeet Visharad and sang regularly for AIR in India. She is also a published poet, and has made numerous appearances on TV and other media in programs such as “Cultural Journeys with Manoshi”, in which she has interviewed prominent artists such as Pt. Rajan and Sajan Misra and Pt. Budhaditya Mukherjee.

Pandit Venkatesh Kumar (Vocal) • LIVE Online Concert
2021-03-20 10:00 - 12:30 (America/Toronto) | Shadaj Baithak
Raag-Mala Toronto in partnership with Shadaj
is proud to present a LIVE Online
vocal recital by
Padma Shree Pandit Venkatesh Kumar
with Keshav Joshi on Tabla
and Narendra Nayak on Harmonium
Saturday March 20th, 2021 at 10 am EST (Canada)

LIVE Online on the
“Shadaj Baithak” YouTube channel
Pandit Venkatesh Kumar is one of most revered and sought-after artists for connoisseurs of Hindustani classical music. Pt. M. Venkatesh Kumar, joined Puttaraja Gawai’s Ashram and learnt Hindustani vocal in the Gwalior and Kirana gharana styles under Gawai for 12 years. He blends these styles effortlessly in his presentations, though he admits to influences beyond these gharanas, chief among them being Bade Ghulam Ali Khan of the Patiala gharana. He has received several prestigious awards including the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award and Padma Shree.
$15 for Member Household, $20 for Non-Member Household
Free for Benefactors and Patrons
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Scheduled concert is subject to safety restrictions mandated by the government of India and in case of unforeseen circumstances arising due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the concert will be rescheduled.
No payments will be accepted after 9 am on Saturday March 20th, 2021
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SSF: Pandit Ulhas Kashalkar (Vocal)
2021-02-28 11:15 - 12:30 (America/Toronto) | SSF Online
Whenever the Legend Pandit Ulhas Kashalkar starts to sing, the entire world feels supreme emotions running throughout the bodies and hearts. He has mesmerized with his enchanting vocal recital. He has been brilliantly accompanied by Maestro Pandit Yogesh Samsi, whom the entire world looks up to, on the Tabla and the fantastic Tanmay Deochake on the Harmonium.
Watch this stellar performance only on www.swarasamratfestival.com
All the 36 concerts of this season of SSF have been specially shot by our state-of-the-art video and audio teams in Empty Auditoriums or Film Studios in 5 Indian Cities – Kolkata, Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru & Pune – just to deliver the top-most quality of music & dance with the best audio-visual experience to you on your devices even in the tough time of the Covid-19 Pandemic. 100 Top Rated Performers have performed in it. This Magnum Opus is thus, THE BIGGEST DIGITAL FESTIVAL OF INDIAN CLASSICAL MUSIC & DANCE
Note: The entire season of SSF 2020-21 is a Fundraiser to Support the Economically Weak Indian Artists affected due to the Covid-19 Pandemic. Kindly donate towards this cause on our official website – www.swarasamratfestival.com
Please use a good pair of earphones or speakers for each of the 36 stellar performances by the Legends, Maestros and the most promising youngsters of Indian Classical Music & Dance.

SSF: Pavitra Bhat (Bharatanatyam Dance)
2021-02-28 10:30 - 11:15 (America/Toronto) | SSF Online
Catch the extremely dynamic and phenomenal Bharatanatyam young maestro Pavitra Bhat take the stage on fire with his poise and abhinaya coupled with top-notch skills on his feet, posture and hands.
Watch this stellar performance only on www.swarasamratfestival.com
All the 36 concerts of this season of SSF have been specially shot by our state-of-the-art video and audio teams in Empty Auditoriums or Film Studios in 5 Indian Cities – Kolkata, Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru & Pune – just to deliver the top-most quality of music & dance with the best audio-visual experience to you on your devices even in the tough time of the Covid-19 Pandemic. 100 Top Rated Performers have performed in it. This Magnum Opus is thus, THE BIGGEST DIGITAL FESTIVAL OF INDIAN CLASSICAL MUSIC & DANCE
Note: The entire season of SSF 2020-21 is a Fundraiser to Support the Economically Weak Indian Artists affected due to the Covid-19 Pandemic. Kindly donate towards this cause on our official website – www.swarasamratfestival.com
Please use a good pair of earphones or speakers for each of the 36 stellar performances by the Legends, Maestros and the most promising youngsters of Indian Classical Music & Dance.

Bhuvanesh Komkali (Vocal) • LIVE Online Concert
2021-02-27 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Toronto) | Shadaj Baithak
Raag-Mala Toronto in partnership with Shadaj
is proud to present a LIVE Online
vocal recital by
Bhuvanesh Komkali
with Sanjay Deshpande on Tabla
and Abhishek Shinkar on Harmonium
Saturday February 27th, 2021 at 10 am EST (Canada)

LIVE Online on the
“Shadaj Baithak” YouTube channel
​Bhuvanesh Komkali received his initial training in music from his father Shri Mukul Shivputra and grandfather Pandit Kumar Gandharva, and later he came under the tutelage of his grandmother Shrimati Vasundhara Komkali at the Kumar Gandharva Sangeet Academy. Presently he is receiving training from Shri Madhup Mudgal at the Gandharva Mahavidyalaya, New Delhi. Shri Bhuvanesh Komkali has received a number of titles and awards including the Shanmukhanand Shiromani Award, Mallikarjun Mansoor Yuva Puraskar, Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar of Sangeet Natak Akademi etc. He has also performed widely in many prestigious music festivals in India and abroad.

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Free for Benefactors and Patrons
Access Information will be provided upon receipt of payment

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Ticket Type

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Scheduled concert is subject to safety restrictions mandated by the government of India and in case of unforeseen circumstances arising due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the concert will be rescheduled.
No payments will be accepted after 9 am on Saturday February 27th 2021
All ticket sales are final and non-refundable.

SSF: Pandit Kushal Das (Sitar)
2021-02-21 11:15 - 12:30 (America/Toronto) | SSF Online
Watch Maestro Pandit Kushal Das present sublime emotions through his magical fingers on his soulful Sitar. He has been brilliantly accompanied by Maestro Pandit Tanmoy Bose. This combination has brought Indian Classical Music to an extremely divine stature.
Watch this stellar performance only on www.swarasamratfestival.com
All the 36 concerts of this season of SSF have been specially shot by our state-of-the-art video and audio teams in Empty Auditoriums or Film Studios in 5 Indian Cities – Kolkata, Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru & Pune – just to deliver the top-most quality of music & dance with the best audio-visual experience to you on your devices even in the tough time of the Covid-19 Pandemic. 100 Top Rated Performers have performed in it. This Magnum Opus is thus, THE BIGGEST DIGITAL FESTIVAL OF INDIAN CLASSICAL MUSIC & DANCE
Note: The entire season of SSF 2020-21 is a Fundraiser to Support the Economically Weak Indian Artists affected due to the Covid-19 Pandemic. Kindly donate towards this cause on our official website – www.swarasamratfestival.com
Please use a good pair of earphones or speakers for each of the 36 stellar performances by the Legends, Maestros and the most promising youngsters of Indian Classical Music & Dance.

SSF: Anupam Joshi (Sarod)
2021-02-21 10:30 - 11:15 (America/Toronto) | SSF Online
The dynamic Sarod player Anupam Joshi has been an ardent follower of the Swara Samrat Ustad Ali Akbar Khan style of Sarod playing. His performance reflects the essence of the style of the Swara Samrat. He has beautifully presented his Solo Sarod recital. He has been aptly accompanied on the Tabla by Rupak Mujumder.
Watch this stellar performance only on www.swarasamratfestival.com
All the 36 concerts of this season of SSF have been specially shot by our state-of-the-art video and audio teams in Empty Auditoriums or Film Studios in 5 Indian Cities – Kolkata, Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru & Pune – just to deliver the top-most quality of music & dance with the best audio-visual experience to you on your devices even in the tough time of the Covid-19 Pandemic. 100 Top Rated Performers have performed in it. This Magnum Opus is thus, THE BIGGEST DIGITAL FESTIVAL OF INDIAN CLASSICAL MUSIC & DANCE
Note: The entire season of SSF 2020-21 is a Fundraiser to Support the Economically Weak Indian Artists affected due to the Covid-19 Pandemic. Kindly donate towards this cause on our official website – www.swarasamratfestival.com
Please use a good pair of earphones or speakers for each of the 36 stellar performances by the Legends, Maestros and the most promising youngsters of Indian Classical Music & Dance.

SSF: Pandit Satish Vyas (Santoor)
2021-02-14 11:15 - 12:30 (America/Toronto) | SSF Online
Watch the Santoor Maestro Pandit Satish Vyas present an extremely soulful Santoor recital reflecting his mastery over his instrument layered with soulful melodic structures. Pandit Mukundraj Deo has beautifully accompanied him on the Tabla.
Watch this stellar performance only on www.swarasamratfestival.com
All the 36 concerts of this season of SSF have been specially shot by our state-of-the-art video and audio teams in Empty Auditoriums or Film Studios in 5 Indian Cities – Kolkata, Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru & Pune – just to deliver the top-most quality of music & dance with the best audio-visual experience to you on your devices even in the tough time of the Covid-19 Pandemic. 100 Top Rated Performers have performed in it. This Magnum Opus is thus, THE BIGGEST DIGITAL FESTIVAL OF INDIAN CLASSICAL MUSIC & DANCE
Note: The entire season of SSF 2020-21 is a Fundraiser to Support the Economically Weak Indian Artists affected due to the Covid-19 Pandemic. Kindly donate towards this cause on our official website – www.swarasamratfestival.com
Please use a good pair of earphones or speakers for each of the 36 stellar performances by the Legends, Maestros and the most promising youngsters of Indian Classical Music & Dance.

SSF: Kedar Kelkar (Vocal)
2021-02-14 10:30 - 11:15 (America/Toronto) | SSF Online
The Hindustani Singing Sensation Kedar Kelkar has brought a whirlwind of emotions with his passionate voice reflecting proper Taleem and extremely attractive Tayyari. He has been aptly accompanied by Pranav Gurav on the Tabla and Siddhesh Bicholkar on the Harmonium.
Watch this stellar performance only on www.swarasamratfestival.com
All the 36 concerts of this season of SSF have been specially shot by our state-of-the-art video and audio teams in Empty Auditoriums or Film Studios in 5 Indian Cities – Kolkata, Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru & Pune – just to deliver the top-most quality of music & dance with the best audio-visual experience to you on your devices even in the tough time of the Covid-19 Pandemic. 100 Top Rated Performers have performed in it. This Magnum Opus is thus, THE BIGGEST DIGITAL FESTIVAL OF INDIAN CLASSICAL MUSIC & DANCE
Note: The entire season of SSF 2020-21 is a Fundraiser to Support the Economically Weak Indian Artists affected due to the Covid-19 Pandemic. Kindly donate towards this cause on our official website – www.swarasamratfestival.com
Please use a good pair of earphones or speakers for each of the 36 stellar performances by the Legends, Maestros and the most promising youngsters of Indian Classical Music & Dance.

SSF: Pt. Ranajit Sengupta (Sarod)
2021-02-07 11:15 - 12:30 (America/Toronto) | SSF Online
Watch Sarod maestro Dr. Pandit Ranajit Sengupta set the stage to musical fire with emotional bliss. Tabla maestro Pandit Parimal Chakraborty has brilliantly accompanied him on the Tabla.
Watch this stellar performance only on www.swarasamratfestival.com
All the 36 concerts of this season of SSF have been specially shot by our state-of-the-art video and audio teams in Empty Auditoriums or Film Studios in 5 Indian Cities – Kolkata, Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru & Pune – just to deliver the top-most quality of music & dance with the best audio-visual experience to you on your devices even in the tough time of the Covid-19 Pandemic. 100 Top Rated Performers have performed in it. This Magnum Opus is thus, THE BIGGEST DIGITAL FESTIVAL OF INDIAN CLASSICAL MUSIC & DANCE
Note: The entire season of SSF 2020-21 is a Fundraiser to Support the Economically Weak Indian Artists affected due to the Covid-19 Pandemic. Kindly donate towards this cause on our official website – www.swarasamratfestival.com
Please use a good pair of earphones or speakers for each of the 36 stellar performances by the Legends, Maestros and the most promising youngsters of Indian Classical Music & Dance.

SSF: Momin Khan (Sarangi)
2021-02-07 10:30 - 11:15 (America/Toronto) | SSF Online
Watch the young Sarangi sensation, the fantastic Momin Khan, present an enthralling recital of the authentic ‘baaj’ of Sarangi. He has been aptly accompanied by Zaheen Khan on the Tabla.
Watch this stellar performance only on www.swarasamratfestival.com
All the 36 concerts of this season of SSF have been specially shot by our state-of-the-art video and audio teams in Empty Auditoriums or Film Studios in 5 Indian Cities – Kolkata, Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru & Pune – just to deliver the top-most quality of music & dance with the best audio-visual experience to you on your devices even in the tough time of the Covid-19 Pandemic. 100 Top Rated Performers have performed in it. This Magnum Opus is thus, THE BIGGEST DIGITAL FESTIVAL OF INDIAN CLASSICAL MUSIC & DANCE
Note: The entire season of SSF 2020-21 is a Fundraiser to Support the Economically Weak Indian Artists affected due to the Covid-19 Pandemic. Kindly donate towards this cause on our official website – www.swarasamratfestival.com
Please use a good pair of earphones or speakers for each of the 36 stellar performances by the Legends, Maestros and the most promising youngsters of Indian Classical Music & Dance.
