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SUMMARY:Vidushi Indrani Mukherjee LIVE at Aga Khan Museum
DESCRIPTION:Raag-Mala Toronto participates in Nuit Blanche at the Aga Khan Museum\nSerenity to Playful in Raga Music\nSaturday October 3rd 2026 at 9pm\nNanji Family Foundation Auditorium\n77 Wynford Drive\n\nIndrani Mukherjee\, is an internationally renowned Hindustani Classical Vocalist\, singing Khayal in Kirana-Rampur style and Thumri in Purab Ang.\n\nShe was a scholar from 1996 at the ITC SRA under the mentorship of Pt Arun Bhaduri\, Late Vidushi Purnima Choudhury\, and Pandit Ramashray Jha\, and under Vidhushi Manju Sundaram from 2012. \nIndrani’s mellifluous and charismatic voice has won over audiences and critics alike. As an empanelled artists under ICCR and as ‘A Grade’ artist on AIR\, she has performed widely across India in festivals such as Kala Sangam” Festival by Sangeet Natak Academy\, Delhi\, Sawai Gandharva Bhimsen Mahotsav in Pune\, at Saptak in Ahmedabad. \nOverseas\, she has performed at festivals\, including Darbar Festival in London\, Learn Quest Music Conference in Boston\, SHADAJ in Boston\, and Sarb Akal Indian Classical Music Festival in Calgary. \nApurba Mukherjee is a disciple of the legendary tabla maestro Pandit Shankar Ghosh\, and has performed widely in India and abroad\, accompanying well known musicians of the country as well as composing and performing experimental music projects with musicians overseas. \nBesides playing important concerts in India\, he has also performed at major festivals and concerts in various countries in USA\, Canada\, Europe\, Jordan\, Syria\, Lebanon and Azerbaijan\, to name some. Apurba has collaborated for the “Benares Project” with the renowned trumpetist\, Erik Truffz and performed at the London Jazz Festival\, Montreal Jazz Festival\, Paris Blue Note Jazz Festival\, Paleo Festival and others. \nApurba teaches in India\, as well as through online lessons and conducts workshops in USA and Europe. \nAnirban Chakrabarty\, who hails from a family of musicians was trained by his father\, Amal Chakrabarty\, and later by Pandit Manas Chakraborty\, the doyen of Kotali Gharana.  Following a post-graduate degree in music (first class) from the Rabindra Bharati University\,  Anirban has been performing across the world. \nHe has accompanied senior musicians including Pt. Manas Chakrabarty\, Pt. Arun Bhaduri\, Pt. Venkatesh Kumar\, Vidushi Ashwini Bhide\, Vidushi Arati Ankalikar\, Jayateerth Mevundi in major festivals like Dover Lane Music Conference in Kolkata\, Hariballabh Music Festival\, Saptak in Ahmedabad\, and in major concerts in USA\, Canada and Europe. \n\n\n\nPlease Note: seats for Raag-Mala Benefactors will be guaranteed until 15 minutes before the concert time\, 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 the 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/1943/
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: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\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:Nuit Blanche 2024: Radhika Baskar\, Pankaj Mishra & Ustad Bahauddin Dagar
DESCRIPTION:Raag-Mala Toronto participates in Nuit Blanche at the Aga Khan Museum\nSaturday October 5th 2024\n\n7:30pm North South DialogueRadhika Baskar (Veena) & Pankaj Mishra (Sarangi)\n\nPankaj Mishra\, a Sarangi maestro from the Banaras Gharana\, was trained by the esteemed Pt. Mahesh Prasad Mishra. With performances at prestigious events in India and internationally\, Mishra brings the soulful essence of North Indian Hindustani music to this collaboration. He is also the founder of a school for Indian Classical Music in Germany.\n\nRadhika Baskar\, an accomplished Veena artist\, represents the rich tradition of Carnatic music from southern India. Known for her expertise in Thanam improvisation\, Radhika blends classical Carnatic music with diverse influences\, including Western classical\, fusion\, and jazz. Now based in Canada\, she continues to innovate through her solo performances and collaborations.\nTogether\, these two artists create a unique musical experience that bridges the rich traditions of North and South Indian classical music\, offering audiences a glimpse into the shared heritage and distinct expressions of these ancient art forms.\n\nThe artists will be accompanied by Gowrishankar Balachandran (Mridangam) & Parag Dhadphale (Tabla)\n\n10:30pm Meditative MusicUstad Bahauddin Dagar (Rudra Veena)\n\nRudra Veena virtuoso Ustad Bahauddin Dagar invites you to journey through the meditative depths of sound. Playing an instrument rarely heard in Canada\, Dagar brings to life the timeless resonance of the Rudra Veena\, an instrument central to Indian classical music for centuries.\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/nuit-blanche-2024-radhika-baskar-pankaj-mishra-ustad-bahauddin-dagar/
LOCATION:Aga Khan Museum\, 77 Wynford Dr\,\, North York\, Ontario\, M3C 1K1\, Canada
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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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SUMMARY:Nuit Blanche at the Aga Khan Museum
DESCRIPTION:Indrajit Banerjee\nScintillating Sitar\n \nIndrajit 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. \nHe will be accompanied by Hindole Majumdar on tabla. \nADMISSION: \nFREE Nuit Blanche Event \nRaag-Mala Benefactors & Patrons\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.\nRaag-Mala Members & General Public\nAdmission is on a first-come-first seated basis\, please arrive early to avoid disappointment
URL:https://raagmala.ca/concert/nuit-blanche-at-the-aga-khan-museum/
LOCATION:Aga Khan Museum\, 77 Wynford Dr\,\, North York\, Ontario\, M3C 1K1\, Canada
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