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Archived Events from Spring/Summer, 2013

Amaan Ali Khan

Sunday 24th March 2013

Amaan Ali Khan, son and disciple of legendary Sarod Maestro Amjad Ali Khan, is considered to be one of the finest sarod players of his generation and is known for the virtuosic precision and bold, resonant strokes that punctuate his performances. Amaan has performed at many high profile events and venues around the world including WOMAD, Palais beaux-arts in Brussels, Esplanade Theatre in Singapor...

Ganesh and Kumaresh

Friday 3rd May 2013

Ganesh and Kumaresh are considered by many to be the ace violin duo of Carnatic Music. The brothers are known for their innovative and inventive interpretation of South Indian classical music. They have been playing together since they were children; having hit headlines in 1972 for their first concert at the age of seven and five. Four decades of making music together has given them an almost si...

Vaisakhi Celebrations

Saturday 20th April 2013

Susheela Raman and the Master Musicians of Rajasthan

Saturday 13th April 2013

Mercury Prize nominated, Susheela Raman, known for her outstanding cross cultural collaborations, is one of the UK’s most talented singers. This concert features her UK associates, guitarist-producer Sam Mills and ‘urban tabla’ virtuoso Aref Durvesh, working with three extraordinary Rajasthani musicians: Nathoo Solanki, the unrivalled master of the Nagara Drum; Kutle Khan, known for his sing...

Arieb Azhar and Martin Simpson

Friday 19th April 2013

Arieb Azhar, singer and guitarist from Pakistan, is immersed in the traditional music of his own country, which combined with his deep understanding of Balkan and gypsy music, gives him a style that is uniquely his. Martin Simpson is one of the finest acoustic and slide guitar players in the world, combining the diverse elements of British, Afro-American and old-timey music. Together the music t...