What we’re about
Hello everyone,
We are a group of folks from diverse backgrounds who communicate, collaborate and create a space and environment for making music. We are experimental, enthusiastic and passionate about our work and would be excited to welcome anyone who shares our passion.
We require attending members to be free of all covid-19 symptoms, vaccinated with the recommended boosters and wearing mask indoors and close proximity of others outdoors.
Please study each meetup venue closely and the number of people attending and make your own safety assessment before attending SF Indian Music meetups.
By attending the event, you are releasing SF Indian Music organizers and the venue hosts for all liabilities -BY ATTENDING AND/OR PARTICIPATING IN THE ACTIVITY, YOU ARE DEEMED TO HAVE GIVEN A FULL RELEASE OF LIABILITY TO THE RELEASED PARTIES TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.
Please post your own South Asian music or video links in our discussion area and let's remember to be inclusive and supportive of all skill levels and diversity of cultural expressions.
We apply zero tolerance policy to any discrimination, harassment and bullying. Please report to the police and the organizers if you experience any discrimination, harassment or bullying associated with this meetup online or offline.
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Upcoming events
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Sukhawat Ali and Cali Qawwali in Concert (Oakland)
Truve , 2345 Broadway, Oakland, CA, US### Sukhawat Ali and Cali Qawwali in Concert (Oakland)
Saturday, November 8, 4-7pm
$30 TICKETS
You are invited to an unforgettable evening of soul-stirring music for a night that promises to lift your spirits and leave your heart humming.
Sukhawat Ali Khan, from the legendary Sham Chaurasia gharana, will be gracing the stage with his group Cali Qawwali. Descended from a long line of Classical maestros including his father, Ustad Salamat Ali, Sukhawat brings generations of musical brilliance to life through mesmerizing Sufi, Qawwali and Classical performances. You don't just listen to his music — you feel it.
Opening the evening will be the incredibly talented Annesha Ganguly and friends. Annesha is trained in Hindustani vocal music at Kolkata’s prestigious ITC Sangeet Research Academy, under revered gurus including the legendary Girija Devi.VENUE: Truve - Downtown Oakland, 420 14th St, Oak
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Strings of Serenity: An Evening of Sarod and Tabla ( San Francisco)
SF Dharma Collective, 2929 24th street, San Francisco, CA, USwith Amit Gud & Skanda Krishnan on Sarod and Tabla
Presented ONLY at 2929 24th Street, not online!
Experience an evening of mesmerizing Indian classical music featuring Amit Gud on Sarod and Skanda Krishnan on Tabla. Together, they create an evocative musical dialogue where melody and rhythm intertwine, transporting listeners into a world of stillness, emotion, and timeless beauty.
The Sarod, known for its deep, introspective tone, and the Tabla, celebrated for its intricate rhythmic patterns, are two of India’s most revered instruments. In this performance, Amit’s expressive improvisations and Skanda’s dynamic rhythmic artistry come together in perfect balance — at once meditative and exhilarating.
Whether you are a connoisseur of classical traditions or discovering them for the first time, Strings of Serenity offers an intimate and transformative experience that celebrates the essence of Indian music — its spirituality, spontaneity, and connection to the natural rhythms of life.
Amit Gud - Sarod
Amit got initiated to Indian classical music at an early age. He learned Tabla from various gurus in Pune and most recently with Arshad Syed ji (disciple of Ustad Alla Rakha) in California. Amit also studied nylon string guitar from Stanford professor Charles Fergusson.
In 2014, Amit embarked on a new musical journey by studying the Sarod under the tutelage of two great masters - Shri Bruce Hamm, a disciple of the revered Ustad Ali Akbar Khan, and Shri Abhisek Lahiri, a disciple of the renowned Shri Alok Lahiri. The Sarod's unique tone and versatility captivated Amit, and he has been passionately exploring the instrument's intricacies ever since.
Amit's performances are characterized by his masterful command of rhythm, his deep emotional connection to the music, and his ability to evoke the essence of traditional ragas. He has been showcasing his talent at various venues around the bay area, leaving his audience captivated and mesmerized by his musical prowess.
~ website:amitgud.com
~ Instagram: amitgud
~ youtube:youtube.com/amitgud
Skanda Krishnan - Tabla
Skanda’s musical journey began at the age of 5 when he started learning tabla from Guru Shri Satish Tare. Over the past 15 years, Skanda has grown into an avid performer of the percussion instrument with solos and group ensembles and accompaniment to his credit. Skanda is now under the rigorous training and tutelage of Pt. Swapan Chaudhuri at the Ali Akbar College of Music.8 attendees
Past events
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