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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: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
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SUMMARY:SSF: Debopriya Chatterjee & Nandini Shankar (Jugalbandi - Flute & Violin)
DESCRIPTION:The extremely talented Hindustani flautist Debopriya Chatterjee and the equally talented Nandini Shankar – both of them being phenomenal young maestros\, and two of the most popular names in the modern world of Indian Classical Music – have explored the possibilities of such Jugalbandis and have made it to a different level. The phenomenal young Tabla maestro Ojas Adhiya has brilliantly accompanied them 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-debopriya-chatterjee-nandini-shankar-jugalbandi-flute-violin/
LOCATION:SSF Online
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SUMMARY:SSF: Rukmini Vijayakumar (Bharatanatyam Dance)
DESCRIPTION:When she dances\, the world stares at her moves. Watch the Bharatanatyam Phenomenon Rukmini Vijayakumar take the stage with fire and grace\, skill and beauty. No adjective can describe her performance. Either you watch it\, or miss it. She will be accompanied by R. Raghuram (Vocal)\, Mahesh Swamy (Flute)\, Srihari R. (Mridangam) & Sharath T.S. (Nattuvangam). \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-rukmini-vijayakumar-bharatanatyam-dance/
LOCATION:SSF Online
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SUMMARY:SSF: Paramananda Roy (Flute)
DESCRIPTION:Watch the extremely melodious young Flute sensation Paramananda Roy paint a beautiful picture with his superb artistry and aesthetics. He has been accompanied on the Tabla by Chiranjit Mukherjee \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-paramananda-roy-flute/
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