The astonishing drumming of Zakir Hussain and V. Slevaganesh underpins a fiery improvisational interplay between the Carnatic mandolin genius U. Shrinivas and the interweaving jazz licks of John McLaughlin. Shankar Mahadevan's soaring voice adds a breathtaking element to the sound of this inspirational band. 'Remember Shakti' above all epitomises passion, energy and extraordinary mastery of rhyth...
Tarang follows in the footsteps of Samyo, the national South Asian Youth Orchestra, and was created to provide a platform for the next generation of musicians. Tarang's repertoire includes pieces specially commissioned for this unique ensemble, with its combination of influences from the North Indian (Hindustani) and South Indian (Carnatic) musical traditions. Tarang is led by Artistic Director, D...
Ether brings together a quintet of international dancers, as well as leading lighting and costume designers to create a high impact visual feast. The piece explores the ether or ?akasa?, which, in Indian philosophy, is the medium of movement that pervades the Universe. The result is sumptuous fluidity, hypnotic rhythm and balances with lyrical stillness Ether is performed to a specially commissio...
Kavita is recognized for her unique and adaptable voice and has gained critical acclaim singing intricate and challenging tunes. She has enthralled and dazzled audiences from around the world with her stage performances, recordings and playback singing for the past thirty years? singing more than 15,000 songs! Having worked with luminaries such as R.D. Burman and Laxmikanth Pyarelal she is known ...
Multi-percussionist Pete Lockett will be performing with two of South Asia?s most outstanding and renowned musicians: Fazal Qureshi and Amit Chatterjee. Fazal Qureshi, the second son of Ustad Allarakha (and brother of Zakir Hussain), began his training with his father when he was very young. Fazal launched his professional career at the age of 19 and has performed both as a soloist and as an acc...