Serenaded by Sitar – Shakir Khan
In this grand evening of playing, Shakir Khan showcases the art of the Sitar with expert tabla accompaniment by Bhupinder Singh Chaggar.
Son of sitar maestro Ustad Shahid Parvez Khan, and representing the eighth generational link in an unbroken chain of musical tradition, Shakir Khan stands out for his exquisite sense of sur (melody) and laya (rhythm) and is recognised as a shining star of his generation.
Presented by GemArts, Newcastle University and Sitar Music Society as part of International Sitar Festival 2019.
| Date | Friday 8th March 2019 |
| Time | 7.30pm |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Cost | Tickets: £10 full / £5 concession |
| Venue | Kings Hall |
| Address | Newcastle University, NE1 7RU |
| Booking Details : Online at gemars.org or call 0191 440 4124 | |
