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SUMMARY:Pt. Pankaj Mishra and Vinay Desai with Vivek Pandya
DESCRIPTION:Raag-Mala Toronto\, in partnership with the Aga Khan Museum\, is proud to present Pt. Pankaj Mishra and Vinay Desai with Vivek Pandya on Saturday June 13th at 7:30pm at the Aga Khan Museum – Nanji Family Foundation Auditorium\n\nTICKETS:\nBalcony: $40Orchestra: $50Raag-Mala Member Discount: 10%\nA limited number of $20 student tickets will be available for purchase directly from Raag-Mala Toronto. Please email raagmalatoronto@gmail.com for details.\n\nRaag-Mala Benefactors & Patrons:If you are unable to attend a concert\, pass your complimentary tickets to a friend!To help us assign seats\, you may be contacted to confirm attendance \n\n\n\n\nPt. Pankaj Mishra \nPt. Pankaj Mishra is one of the foremost Sarangi virtuosos of his generation\, carrying the proud legacy of the Banaras Gharana. Trained under the strict guidance of the legendary Pt. Mahesh Prasad Mishra of Banaras Gharana. Pankaj embodies the rare blend of tradition\, depth\, and emotion that defines the finest of Indian classical music. \nPankaj is a Visharad from Prayag Sangeet Samiti and an “A” graded artist of All India Radio and Doordarshan. Pankaj is celebrated for his soulful renditions and the rare finesse with which he brings the voice of the sarangi to life. \nCurrently based in Toronto\, Canada\, he has performed across India\, the U.S.\, Canada\, Most European countries\, Kenia\, and Trinidad\, leaving an indelible mark on audiences worldwide. He has graced some of the most prestigious stages\, including the Dover Lane Music Conference\, Sangeet Piyasi\, Swar Samrat Festival\, and the Sankat Mochan Sangeet Samaroh\, Red Rocks\, Ali Akbar College\, and many more on the list. \nA highly sought-after accompanist and soloist\, Pankaj has collaborated with legends across genres—Pt. Swapan Chaudhuri\, Pt. Kumar Bose\, Pt. Anindo Chatterjee\, Vidushi Girija Devi\, Ustad Tari Khan\, Ghazal maestro Ghulam Ali\, and Pt. Birju Maharaj\, to name just a few. Equally revered in Classical\, Ghazal\, Kathak\, and Bollywood & Hollywood circles\, his versatility and mastery have made him a global ambassador of the sarangi. \nPt. Pankaj Mishra’s artistry reached a landmark achievement with his contribution to the GRAMMY Award-Winning 2026 — IMMERSED (Album from Canada). His sarangi performance brings depth to the album\, bridging Indian classical tradition with a contemporary global soundscape. \nWith every performance\, Pt. Pankaj Mishra offers more than music—he offers a journey into the soul of an ancient art form\, carried forward with grace\, brilliance\, and devotion. \nVinay Desai \nVinay is a direct disciple of the world-renowned Santoor Maestro Padma Vibhusan Pandit Shivkumar Sharmaji. After graduating from college in Delaware\, Vinay sought out to learn Santoor in India. Having had some background training in tabla and vocal\, in 2011\, Pandit Shivkumar Sharmaji guided Vinay to begin his training under Takahiro Arai and Kunal Gunjal\, before being accepted by Panditji himself. Vinay regularly performs throughout USA\, including Hawaii\, Argentina\, Canada\, The Bahamas\, Australia\, and India.  He has performed for some of the well known organizations and prestigious festivals in different countries including Fringe Festival in Adelaide\, Mona Foma in Tasmania\, Lollapalooza Festival in Argentina (Vinay was one of the first Santoor players to play in an orchestra in Argentina)\, Festival of Tabla in L.A.\, KBF Festival in Arizona\, Kussum Mahotsav TSA in NJ\, Darpan in Texas\, Jaipur Literature Festival\, SwarZankar in Pune\, Swar Samarat Festival in Kolkata\, NMACC in Mumbai\, Hamsadhwani\, Matra in Kolkata\, Starglam Entertainment in Canada\, among many others. Though specializing in Indian Classical Music\, Vinay has worked with all genres with shows of Bollywood music\, Hollywood music\, Theater and drama music\, etc. He is known for his meditative and dynamic musical phrases. His devotion to the purity and the depth of Shivkumar Sharma’s style comes forth in performance. Vinay continues to spread his Guru’s work not only through performances but also teaching and lecturing at different places. He has performed with legends including Pandit Anindo Chatterjee\, Ustad Tari khan\, Ustad Sukhvinder Singh Pinky. and some of the most glamorous upcoming Tabla players. Vinay is known for his superlative melodic improvisations and sharp sense of rhythm. He has an astonishing ability to embrace\, dive into and reinterpret traditional music. \nVivek Pandya \nVivek Pandya is a rising star in the world of Indian classical percussion\, widely regarded as one of the most promising young tabla players of his generation. His journey began at the age of three when his parents first noticed his uncanny precision as he playfully mimicked rhythmic patterns on the tabla. Recognizing his natural talent\, his father took a keen interest in his musical development and decided to take him to study formally. This early exposure to formal training set him on a path that would soon reveal his exceptional musicality and innate understanding of rhythm. \nTrained for over 15 years under Pt. Anindo Chatterjee\, Vivek has developed a distinctive style that blends technical brilliance with deep artistic expression. Known for his exceptional clarity and control\, he has mastered complex techniques such as the intricate dhir dhir and the challenging one-finger na dhin dhin na\, which add depth and complexity to his performances. \nVivek made his national debut on NYC radio\, and has since performed at prestigious venues\, including Lincoln Center in New York City and the EMPAC Concert Hall at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. His captivating performances—both as a soloist and as an accompanist to renowned musicians—have earned him recognition as an upcoming young maestro in the world of Indian percussion. \nIn addition to his classical music performances\, Vivek has explored new musical frontiers through projects like the albums “Strive” and “20 for 20\,” where he collaborates with artists from diverse genres\, expanding the reach of the tabla. His versatility and dedication continue to earn him admiration\, and he is widely regarded as one of the most exciting tabla players to watch in the coming years. \nWith his technical brilliance\, creative vision\, and unwavering commitment to his craft\, Vivek Pandya is on the path to becoming a defining figure in the world of tabla\, poised to influence generations to come.
URL:https://raagmala.ca/concert/pt-pankaj-mishra-and-vinay-desai-with-vivek-pandya/
LOCATION:Aga Khan Museum\, 77 Wynford Dr\,\, North York\, Ontario\, M3C 1K1\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Pt. Shantanu Bhattacharyya & Students LIVE at Aga Khan Museum
DESCRIPTION:Raag-Mala Toronto\, in partnership with the Aga Khan Museum\, is proud to present Shantanu Bhattacharya & Students on Saturday October 25th at 7:30pm \n\nPandit Shantanu Bhattacharyya is one of the foremost vocalists of Hindustani classical music today\, renowned for his mastery of Khayal and Thumri and for carrying forward the rich legacy of the Patiala gharana. Trained by legendary gurus including Meera Banerjee and Ajoy Chakrabarty\, Shantanu has performed at major festivals across India and around the world. His family is an integral part of his musical life: his wife Smt. Durba Bhattacharyya\, a gifted singer and harmonium accompanist\, and their daughter Mitra\, an emerging young vocalist\, often share the stage with him—embodying the living tradition of music passed from generation to generation. \nFor this special Raga-Mala Toronto season finale on October 25th\, Shantanu is joined by Canadian brothers Jonathan Kay and Andrew Kay\, long-time disciples who immersed themselves in the guru-shishya parampara\, living and studying within his family’s musical orbit in Kolkata for nearly a decade. Their collaboration builds bridges across continents and generations\, expanding the reach of Indian classical music through its application on Western instruments. Completing the ensemble is the brilliant tabla artist Sudhir Ghorai\, a top disciple of Pandit Anindo Chatterjee\, whose dynamic playing brings rhythmic depth and vitality. Together\, they promise an evening of artistry\, dialogue\, and continuity in the timeless tradition of Hindustani raag sangeet. \n\nThis concert is part of Raag-Mala Toronto’s ‘Sowing the Seeds of Raag Sangeet in Canada’ series. \nTicket Pricing: \nBalcony: $40\nOrchestra: $50\nRaag-Mala Member Discount: 10% \nA limited number of $20 student tickets will be available for purchase directly from Raag-Mala Toronto. Please email raagmalatoronto@gmail.com for details. \nTickets will be going on sale on Monday October 6th at 10am\n \nTICKETS\n\nRaag-Mala Benefactors & Patrons: \nIf you are unable to attend a concert\, pass your complimentary tickets to a friend!\nTo help us assign seats\, you may be contacted to confirm attendance\n\n  \n\n\n\nPandit Shantanu Bhattacharyya is one of the finest vocalists in Hindustani Raag Sangeet today.  He came first in both Khayal and Thumri categories in the Akashbani Music Competition at the age of 20\, and achieved the Top Grade designation from Prasar Bharati early in his career. \nInitiated into music by his mother Ira Bhattacharyya\, Shantanu received further training from Sukhendu Goswami\, and received extensive taalim from the stalwarts Pandit Prasun Banerjee and Vidushi Meera Banerjee\, both of whom had studied under the late Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan\, the legendary exponent of Patiala gharana singing style. Shantanu also studied with Pandit Ajoy Chakrabarty at the ITC Sangeet Research Academy in Kolkata. \nShantanu has sung at many major festivals in India such as the Harivallabh Sangeet Sammelan\, Allauddin Khan Smriti Samaroh\, Sangeet Natak Akademi Festival\, to name a few. He is featured regularly on radio and TV\, and has travelled widely in Canada\, USA\, UK\, France\, Italy\, Finland\, Germany\, Australia and Singapore. \nHe has conducted music workshops at schools all over the world\, composed numerous Raag-based ensemble compositions\, written articles for journals and books\, compositions of devotional songs and meditation music\, released in CDs. \nShantanu Bhattacharyya’s music school Aalor Pathe Raga Dhwani in Kolkata has won accolades from one and all\, for the brilliant performances of the young pupils learning under him in the guru-shishya tradition. \nSri Sudhir Kumar Ghorai is an accomplished Tabla artist and a senior disciple of the legendary maestro\, Pandit Anindo Chatterjee since 1990. Under his guru’s guidance\, Sudhir has mastered the nuances of Tabla and establishing himself as a sought-after accompanist for both vocal and instrumental classical music. \nSudhir was born into a musical family and began his early training under his cousin\, Shri Amulya Kala\, and later refined his skills under Shri Bankim Maity and Shri Nirmal Adhikary. Before he becoming a disciple Pandit Anindo Chatterjee\, he had received advanced training from Shri Asit Pal. To enhance his artistry and accompaniment skills\, he has also trained under eminent musicians such as Pandit Partho Sarathi and Pandit Shantanu Bhattacharyya. \nSudhir is graded with All India Radio and regularly participates in prestigious concerts. He has performed at numerous renowned platforms across India and Bangladesh\, including The All Bengal Music Conference (Kolkata)\, The Ramakrishna Mission Institute of Culture (Kolkata) and the Sangeet Natak Akademi Festival in New Delhi\, to name a few.   He has had accompanied many distinguished maestros such as Pandit Vinayak Torvi\, Pandit Shantanu Bhattacharyya\, Pandit Debasish Bhattacharya\, Pandit Partho Sarathi\, to seal his reputation as a senior tabla artist. \nSmt. Durba Bhattacharyya is an acclaimed performer (vocalist as well as a harmonium accompanist)\, and is a guru of Hindustani classical vocal music – Khayal\, Bhajan and Ragashrayee Bengali songs. A regular broadcaster from Akashvani Kolkata\, she has performed all over India and in USA\, Canada & Europe. Durba is an ex-scholar of ITC Sangeet Research Academy under Pandit Ajoy Chakrabarty\, and like her husband Pandit Shantanu Bhattacharyya\, has learnt extensively from Late Guruma Meera Banerjee\, the doyenne of Patiala gharana. She is a Gold Medalist from Pracheen Kala Kendra Chandigarh\, and has several music albums to her credit. \nMitra Bhatacharyya has learnt singing from her mother\, Smt. Durba Bhattacharyya\, and has been taking advanced taalim from her father\, Pandit Shantanu Bhattacharyya. \nShe stood first in some of the National level raag sangeet competitions and has performed in several cities in India\, as well as in Italy\, USA and Canada. \nMitra has pursued both her Bachelor’s and Masters in Comparative Literature at Jadavpur University\, Kolkata; and aspires for a synthesis of music and academics in herself to present an integrated form of art that is rooted and yet ever-evolving. \nShe also thoroughly enjoys training younger children in the fundamentals of raag sangeet. \nJonathan and Andrew Kay\, the award-winning and innovative multi-instrumentalist brothers\, embarked on their musical journey as jazz saxophonists at Humber College in Toronto. Inspired by the spiritual revelations of Alice and John Coltrane in the late 60s\, they dedicated themselves to Coltrane’s quest for a transcultural theory of musical transcendence\, which ultimately led them to India. Their seven-year sojourn in Kolkata proved transformative as they immersed themselves in the art of North Indian Raga under the guidance of their guru\, Pandit Shantanu Bhattacharyya. The Kay brothers received accolades from India’s maestros for their devotion and commitment to Raga\, emerging as pioneers in expressing its intricate nuances on the saxophone and earning recognition for rendering the full development of Raga in both vocal and instrumental styles. Jonathan also spent three years in Santiniketan studying the esraj in the lineage of Ranadhir Roy with his guru\, Abir Singh Khangura. \nPushing the boundaries of their craft\, they have introduced innovative techniques\, including Jonathan’s creation of the Shruti-phone\, a non-tempered saxophone designed to express the subtle shrutis (micro-tones) of Raga\, and Andrew’s development of a full set of tuned Himalayan singing bowls. Their deep engagement with Indian Classical music has led to collaborations with some of India’s most esteemed Maestros\, including Subhankar Banerjee\, Bickram Ghosh\, Tejendra Majumdar\, Ronu Majumdar\, Vishwa Mohan Bhatt\, Subhen Chatterjee\, and Subhajyoti Guha. Through their dedication\, innovation\, and collaborations\, Jonathan and Andrew Kay have become internationally recognized as artists who bring the timeless spirit of Indian Classical music into new sonic horizons while remaining rooted in the tradition of Raga. \n 
URL:https://raagmala.ca/concert/pt-shantanu-bhattacharyya-students-live-at-aga-khan-museum/
LOCATION:Aga Khan Museum\, 77 Wynford Dr\,\, North York\, Ontario\, M3C 1K1\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Suchismita and Debopriya Chatterjee (Flute) with Harshad Kanetkar on Tabla
DESCRIPTION:Raag-Mala Toronto participates in Nuit Blanche at the Aga Khan Museum\nSaturday October 4th 2025 at 8pm\n\nSuchismita and Debopriya Chatterjee (Flute) with Harshad Kanetkar on Tabla.\n\n\nIn a tradition where vocals and dance often take center stage\, sisters Suchismita and Debopriya Chatterjee have carved out their own legacy with the bamboo flute. Disciples of Padma Vibhushan Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia\, their journey is one of devotion\, discipline\, and bold individuality. \nBorn to musicologists Krishna and Robin Chatterjee\, their upbringing was rich with sound and scholarship. Early training under Pandit Bholanath Prasanna laid their classical foundation\, but it was under Chaurasia Ji’s guidance that their artistry evolved into a spiritual path. \nThey broadened their perspective at the World Music Conservatory in Rotterdam\, training in Western classical music\, while remaining deeply rooted in Indian traditions. \nNow mentors themselves\, the Flute Sisters continue to shape the future of Indian classical music — keeping tradition alive\, relevant\, and resonant for generations to come. \nHarshad Kanetkar started learning Tabla at the age of five. He is equally adept and versatile in the art of performing solo as well as accompanying vocals\, instrumental and dance. He has been appreciated by renowned legend musicians for his crispness and clarity of his technique and a magnificent command on rhythm and stamina which are the classic hallmarks of his style. \nHe has accompanied many stalwart artists in various prestigious music conferences and festivals. He has traveled and performed extensively all over the world in 17+ countries. He has worked in the Classical music field of both Hindustani and Carnatic styles and as well as in Western music world. \nHarshad has received many accolades and honors including the prestigious National Award of Scholarship from the Government of India. \nRecently he has been selected on the judging panel of the Recording Academy which is famous for “The Grammy Awards”. \n\nBahauddin ji will be accompanied by Tejas Tope (Pakhawaj)\n\nNanji Family Foundation Auditorium77 Wynford Drive\n\nPlease Note: seats for Raag-Mala Benefactors will be guaranteed until 15 minutes before each show\, after which they will be released to the general public. These seats will be unassigned.\nTickets for the general public (including Raag-Mala Patrons & regular members) will be issued an hour before each concert\, on a first come first served basis\n\nInformation: raagmalatoronto@gmail.com\n\nWe thank the Dhalla Family for their generous donation towards this event in memory of long time Raag-Mala Benefactor late Aziz Dhalla
URL:https://raagmala.ca/concert/suchismita-and-debopriya-chatterjee-flute-with-harshad-kanetkar-on-tabla/
LOCATION:Aga Khan Museum\, 77 Wynford Dr\,\, North York\, Ontario\, M3C 1K1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Aga Khan Museum,In Person Concert
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SUMMARY:Pt. Satish Vyas and Jonathan Voyer
DESCRIPTION:Raag-Mala Toronto\, in partnership with the Aga Khan Museum\, is proud to present a santoor recital by Pt. Satish Vyas and Jonathan Voyer on Sunday June 15th at 6:30pm \nThis concert is part of Raag-Mala Toronto’s ‘Sowing the Seeds of Raag Sangeet in Canada’ series.  \nTicket Pricing: \nBalcony: $50\nOrchestra: $60\nRaag-Mala Member Discount: 20% \nA limited number of $20 student tickets will be available for purchase directly from Raag-Mala Toronto. Please email raagmalatoronto@gmail.com for details. \nTickets will be going on sale on Thursday May 22nd at 10am\n \nTICKETS\n\n\nRaag-Mala Benefactors & Patrons: \nIf you are unable to attend a concert\, pass your complimentary tickets to a friend!\nTo help us assign seats\, you may be contacted to confirm attendance\n\n  \nPandit Satish Vyas started his taalim in raag sangeet under his father\, the renowned vocalist Padma Bhushan Late Pandit C. R. Vyas. His heart was however set on learning to play santoor\, and he was accepted as a disciple by the legendary Padma Vibhushan Late Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma. The combination of training under both his father and Shivji has given Satish an ability to display gayaki ang as well as layakari / tantrakari ang in his Santoor playing. \nAs the most senior disciple of Shivji\, he is one of the most sought after performers and has performed at prestigious festivals globally. \nHe will be accompanied by Mukundraj Deo on tabla. \nMukundraj Deo is one of the finest Tabla Players of India’s young generation\, Mukundraj Deo comes from a artistic family. He has undergone a rigorous training of Tabla from Late Pt. Brijraj Mishra [Disciple of Late Pt. Sharada Sahai] of Banaras Gharana  and Pt. Mridangraj of Ajrada Gharana. \nHe completed Sangeet Visharad and Alankaar in Tabla with first class from Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya. His talent was acclaimed in the form of National Scholarship from Government of India in 1990\, a prestigious title Taalmani from Sursingar Samsad\, Bombay in 1993 and National fellowship in 1997. He is an ‘A’ grade artist of All India Radio and Doordarshan. \nHe has the distinction of having accompanied Maestros like Pt. Jasraj\, Pt. Birju Maharaj\, Dr. Prabha Atre\, Begum Parveen Sultana\, Dr. N. Rajam\, Ustad Amjad Ali Khan and Pt. Ramnarayan. \nHe has travelled overseas to many countries and participated in International Music Festivals in Adelaide – Australia\, York early Music Festivals – England\, Fes world Music festival – Morocco\, Festival at Sydney era House – Sydney. \nJonathan Voyer is a disciple of santoor maestro Pandit Satish Vyas and of Kirana Ghatana vocalist Pandit Somanath Mardur. He received his initial training with voice teacher Louise Yard from whom he learned the Bel Canto singing technique. With dancer Julie Beaulieu\, he founded Samskara : les artisans du passage to promote transcultural dialogue through arts. Jonathan has a Ph.D in Artistic Research from the University of Quebec in Montreal (UQAM). He is a membre of Centre d’études et de recherche sur l’Inde\, l’Asie du Sud et sa diaspora (CERIAS) and a lecturer in arts at UQAM. He will be accompanied on tabla by Shawn Mativetsky. \nShawn Mativetsky is considered one of Canada’s leading ambassadors of the tabla\, and is a pioneer in bridging the worlds of Western and Indian classical music. Acclaimed as an exceptional soloist and a leading disciple of the renowned Pandit Sharda Sahai\, Shawn Mativetsky is highly sought-after as both performer and educator\, and is active in the promotion of the tabla and North Indian classical music through lectures\, workshops\, and performances across Canada and internationally. Based in Montreal\, Shawn teaches tabla and percussion at McGill University.
URL:https://raagmala.ca/concert/pt-satish-vyas-and-jonathan-voyer/
LOCATION:Aga Khan Museum\, 77 Wynford Dr\,\, North York\, Ontario\, M3C 1K1\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Ustad Shahid Parvez Khan
DESCRIPTION:IMPORTANT UPDATE: Due to unforeseen circumstances\, Shakir Khan will no longer be performing on Saturday\, March 22. Ticketholders who purchased tickets from the Aga Khan Museum website will be contacted with further details.  \n\nRaag-Mala Toronto\, in partnership with the Aga Khan Museum\, is proud to present a sitar recital by Ustad Shahid Parvez Khan on Saturday March 22nd 2025 at 7:30pm \n\nExperience an unforgettable evening with Ustad Shahid Parvez Khan\, one of the world’s greatest living sitar maestros. \nShahid Parvez Khan \nUstad Shahid Parvez Khan stands as one of the world’s greatest living sitar player\, a true maestro who bridges centuries of musical tradition with innovative brilliance. \nBorn into the seventh generation of the renowned Etawah Gharana\, a family dedicated to mastering the sitar\, Shahid Parvez Khan was destined for musical greatness. His father\, Ustad Aziz Khan\, recognized his son’s innate talent and began nurturing it from an incredibly young age. By eight\, he was dazzling audiences with his prodigious talent. Today\, his performances are transformative experiences\, earning him the nickname “The Man with the Singing Sitar” for his unparalleled ability to evoke vocal nuances through his instrument. \nShahid’s mastery blends rigorous classical training with groundbreaking techniques\, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible on the sitar. His concerts transport listeners\, transcending cultural barriers through pure musical emotion. \nThroughout his illustrious career\, Ustad Shahid Parvez Khan has received numerous accolades\, including the prestigious Padma Shri award from the Government of India. His artistry has graced stages across the globe\, from the grand concert halls of Europe and North America to the vibrant cultural festivals of India\, Australia\, the Middle East\, and beyond. \nBut perhaps his greatest achievement lies in his role as a teacher and preserver of musical tradition. Through the SPK Academy of Music\, he passes on his vast knowledge to the next generation\, ensuring that the rich legacy of the sitar continues to thrive. \nUstadji will be accompanied by Amit Kavthekar on tabla. \nTickets: Balcony $50\, Orchestra $70 (10% Discount for Members)\nTickets include same day Aga Khan Museum Admission \n\nPlease email raagmalatoronto@gmail.com to join the waitlist for tickets. A limited number of rush tickets will also be released at the venue an hour before the concert.  \n\nA limited number of $20 student tickets\, for full time students with valid ID\, are available for purchase directly from Raag-Mala Toronto. Please email raagmalatoronto@gmail.com for details. \n\nRaag-Mala Benefactors & Patrons: \nIf you are unable to attend a concert\, pass your complimentary tickets to a friend!\nTo help us assign seats\, you may be contacted to confirm attendance
URL:https://raagmala.ca/concert/ustad-shahid-parvez-khan-and-shakir-khan/
LOCATION:Aga Khan Museum\, 77 Wynford Dr\,\, North York\, Ontario\, M3C 1K1\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Sitar-Flute Jugalbandi: Indrajit Roy-Chowdhury & Jay Gandhi
DESCRIPTION:PROGRAM UPDATE:\nDue to unforeseen circumstances\, Sougata Roy Chowdhury will no longer be performing on October 1st.\nWe are delighted to announce that this will remain a jugalbandi performance. Jay Gandhi\, a disciple of Hariprasad Chaurasia will now be preforming with Indrajit Roy-Chowhdhury.\nRaag-Mala Toronto\, in partnership with the Aga Khan Museum\, is proud to present a sarod-sitar jugalbandi by Indrajit Roy-Chowdhury & Jay Gandhi on Sunday October 1st at 6pm \nIndrajit Roy-Chowdhury \n Indrajit Roy-Chowdhury is one of the most talented young exponents of Rampur Senia Gharana in the venerated lineage of Pandit Birendra Kishore Roy Chowdhury and Pandit Subroto Roy \nChowdhury. Primarily trained in the Veen-Kar style of Sitar which draws techniques and idioms of the Veena\, Indrajit has been able to carve a niche for himself with his eclecticism and versatility. Indrajit strives for a fine balance of traditionalism coupled with innovation and is renowned for his meditative alaap and brilliant fast taans. \nBased in New York\, Indrajit has performed in a range of distinguished venues all over the world\, notably: Dover Lane Music Conference\, Kolkata\, Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts\, Washington\, The Lincoln Center\, New York\, The Hammerstein Theater of New York\, Toronto National Convention Center\, Berlin Indian Embassy and Concordia Arts Poznan\, Poland. \nIn addition to his collaborations and tour performances\, Indrajit is an arduous and a disciplined teacher. He was a visiting faculty of the renowned Department of Indian Classical Music at University of Pennsylvania and has conducted many student workshops in USA\, UK and India. Indrajit is currently running Kolkata Sitar School\, founded by his Guru\, Pandit Subroto Roy Chowdhury and is humbly carrying his legacy by teaching many students around the world under his tutelage. \nJay Gandhi \nJay Gandhi is a multifaceted artist who has trained under an eclectic array of musical influences from India and beyond. He was immersed in Hindustani classical music from his childhood. Beginning with vocal training under Smt. Kum Kum Sanyal and bansuri training from Pt. Ronu Majumdar and Pt. Raghunath Seth\, he also received valuable guidance from Pt Vidyadhar Vyas and Pt. Nayan Ghosh. Since 2006\, he has been a devoted disciple of the legendary maestro Pt. Hariprasad Chaurasia. While he was a student at Oberlin College/Conservatory he studied under the Jazz greats\, Gary Bartz and Marcus Belgrave. \n\nJay is a founding member of the Brooklyn Raga Massive and has performed with renowned artists including his Guru Pt Hariprasad Chaurasia\, Pt Jasraj\, Pt Nayan Ghosh\, Reggie Workman\, Ravi Coltrane\, Jeff “Tain” Watts\, Yacouba Sissoko (Mali)\, Noura Mint Seymali (Mauritania)\, Amir El-Safar\, Adam Rudolph\, Hidayat Khan\, Abhik Mukherjee and many others. He has also been featured on numerous acclaimed albums and most recently recorded for the yet to be released Hollywood feature film “Prisoners of Paradise”.\n\nVikas Yendluri\nThe artists will be accompanied by Vikas Yendluri on tabla. Vikas Yendluri is a talented tabla player based in NYC. He began his training at the age of 5 under Sri Arshad Syed\, and has continued training under the Tabla Maestro Ud Zakir Hussain. In addition to his work as a soloist\, Vikas has accompanied some of the greatest masters of Indian classical music in concerts across North America.\nTickets: Balcony $40\, Orchestra $50 (10% Discount for Members)\nTickets include same day Aga Khan Museum admission \nBUY NOW \n  \nA limited number of $20 student tickets\, for full time students with valid ID\, are available for purchase directly from Raag-Mala Toronto. Please email raagmalatoronto@gmail.com for details. \n\n\nRaag-Mala Benefactors & Patrons: \nIf you are unable to attend a concert\, pass your complimentary tickets to a friend!\nTo help us assign seats\, you may be contacted to confirm attendance
URL:https://raagmala.ca/concert/sarod-sitar-jugalbandi-sougata-roy-chowdhury-indrajit-roy-chowdhury/
LOCATION:Aga Khan Museum\, 77 Wynford Dr\,\, North York\, Ontario\, M3C 1K1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Aga Khan Museum,In Person Concert
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SUMMARY:Divine Trio: Vidushi Mita Nag\, Janab Hassan Haider Khan & Pt. Subhen Chatterjee
DESCRIPTION:Nuit Blanche audiences will have a rare chance to listen to a shehnai\, sitar and tabla performance featuring the Divine Trio\, with Vidushi Mita Nag\, one of the best-known female Sitar players in India today\, the sensational young Shehnai player Janab Hassan Haider Khan\, and Tabla maestro Pt. Subhen Chatterjee \nVidushi Mita Nag \nVidushi Mita Nag is the daughter and disciple of sitar maestro Padma Shree Pandit Manilal Nag of Kolkata and the grand daughter of Sangeetacharya Gokul Nag of the Vishnupur gharana. The Nag family of sitarists have six generations of lineage rooted in the town of Bankura in West Bengal since the days of Ramshankar Bhattacharya\, one of the earliest musicians of this gharana. \nMita’s initiation into sitar playing under her mother at the age of four years was encouraged by her illustrious grandfather\, and the seeds of the early years matured under her Guru and father. She made her debut performance at the age of 10. She has since performed both solo performances and duets with her father\, all over the world. \nJanab Hassan Haider Khan  \nJanab Hassan Haider Khan hails from a family that has been playing the Shehani for generations. He is the grandson of Bharat Ratna Ustad Bismillah Khan and the son of Shehnai Nawaz Ustad Ali Ahmed Hussain Khan. His great grand father\, Ustad Wazir Ali Khan was the first musician to ever perform Shehnai at Buckingham Palace in 1910. \nHassan Haider Khan received his training in the Benaras and Senia Gharanas from his father\, and he also learned from Pt. Arvind Parikh\, the sitar maestro from the Imdadkhani Gharana. He has performed for prestigious festivals in India such as the Dover Lane Music Conference and has also travelled abroad and performed in Europe and North America. \nPandit Subhen Chatterjee  \nPandit Subhen Chatterjee belongs to the Lucknow gharana and has studied under the tabla maestro Pandit Swapan Chowdhury. He has also learnt from masters from other gharanas\, and incorporated the intricacies and beauty of these gharanas into his playing\, making for a delightful listening experience. \nApart from being an excellent soloist\, Subhen ji is a much sought-after accompanist\, having played with the who’s-who of raag sangeet (Indian classical music). He has accompanied artists like as Pandit Bhimsen Joshi\, Vidushi Girija Devi\, Ustad Rashid Khan\, Ustad Shahid Parvez\, Pandit Ulhas Kashalkar\, to name a few. His performances have well received in the press and made him an audience favourite. \nADMISSION:  \nFREE Nuit Blanche Event \n\nRaag-Mala Benefactors \nSeats 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.\n\nRaag-Mala Patrons\, Regular/Senior Members & General Public\nTickets will be issued at 7pm on a first come\, first served basis. Please arrive early to avoid disappointment
URL:https://raagmala.ca/concert/divine-trio-vidushi-mita-nag-janab-hasan-haider-khan-pt-subhen-chatterjee/
LOCATION:Aga Khan Museum\, 77 Wynford Dr\,\, North York\, Ontario\, M3C 1K1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Aga Khan Museum,In Person Concert
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ORGANIZER;CN="Aga Khan Museum":MAILTO:information@agakhanmuseum.org
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SUMMARY:SSF: Mysore Brothers (Carnatic Violin Duet)
DESCRIPTION:Vidwan Mysore Nagaraj and Vidwan Mysore Manjunath\, collectively better known as Mysore Brothers\, have presented a true and phenomenal Jugalbandi of Violin. These more adjective we write for these maestros\, the less those describe about them. They have been beautifully accompanied by Vidwan Arun Kumar on the Mridangam and Vidwan N. Amrith on the Khanjira. \nWatch this stellar performance only on www.swarasamratfestival.com \nAll 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 \nNote: 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 \nPlease 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.
URL:https://raagmala.ca/concert/ssf-mysore-brothers-carnatic-violin-duet/
LOCATION:SSF Online
CATEGORIES:Online Concert,SSF
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210103T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210103T111500
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SUMMARY:SSF: Deepak Kshirsagar & Abhay Nayampalli (Guitar Duet)
DESCRIPTION:The fascinating Hindustani Slide Guitarist Deepak Kshirsagar and the incredible Carnatic Guitarist Abhay Nayampalli present a gripping Jugalbandi of Hindustani & Carnatic Music. The brilliant Viveick Rajagopalan and Tanay Rege have ably accompanied them on the Mridangam and Tabla respectively. The soundscape created by the 4 of them is surely going to mesmerize all of you. \nWatch this stellar performance only on www.swarasamratfestival.com \nAll 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 \nNote: 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 \nPlease 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.
URL:https://raagmala.ca/concert/ssf-deepak-kshirsagar-abhay-nayampalli-guitar-duet/
LOCATION:SSF Online
CATEGORIES:Online Concert,SSF
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201227T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201227T123000
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CREATED:20201114T031134Z
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SUMMARY:SSF: Vid. N. Rajam & Vid. Sangeeta Shankar (Violin Duet)
DESCRIPTION:The legend\, Vidushi N. Rajam\, is a household name in Indian Classical Music. One of the biggest icons of the Hindustani Violin\, Vidushi N. Rajam has played a Jugalbandi with her daughter\, Violin maestro\, Vidushi Sangeet Shankar. They have been brilliantly accompanied by Tabla Maestro\, Pandit Arvind Kr. Azad. \nWatch this stellar performance only on www.swarasamratfestival.com \nAll 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 \nNote: 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 \nPlease 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.
URL:https://raagmala.ca/concert/ssf-vid-n-rajam-vid-sangeeta-shankar-violin-duet/
LOCATION:SSF Online
CATEGORIES:Online Concert,SSF
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201206T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201206T123000
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SUMMARY:SSF: Pt. Sugato Nag & Pt. Prattyush Banerjee (Duet)
DESCRIPTION:The two extremely popular names of the Shahjanpur Gharana (school of music)\, worthy disciples of Sarod Legend\, Padma Bhushan Pandit Buddhadev Dasgupta – Pandit Sugato Nag on the Sitar and Pandit Prattyush Banerjee on the Sarod have presented an extremely soulful Jugalbandi. They have been ably accompanied by Indranil Mallick. \nWatch this stellar performance only on www.swarasamratfestival.com \nAll 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 \nNote: 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 \nPlease 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.
URL:https://raagmala.ca/concert/ssf-pt-sugato-nag-pt-prattyush-banerjee-duet/
LOCATION:SSF Online
CATEGORIES:Online Concert,SSF
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201129T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201129T111500
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SUMMARY:SSF: Pratik Shrivastava & Ayan Sengupta – Sarod Sitar Duet
DESCRIPTION:Watch the super exciting\, beautifully weaved and aesthetically complete Jugalbandi by the Young Sensations – Pratik Shrivastava on the Sarod and Ayan Sengupta on the Sitar. They have been brilliantly accompanied by another Young Sensation\, Debjit Patitundi on the Tabla. \nWatch this stellar performance only on www.swarasamratfestival.com \nAll 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 \nNote: 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 \nPlease 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.
URL:https://raagmala.ca/concert/ssf-pratik-shrivastava-ayan-sengupta-sarod-sitar-duet/
LOCATION:SSF Online
CATEGORIES:Online Concert,SSF
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