Bandish Bandwagon: Tradition to Trend (Purbayan Chatterjee)

Kala Festival brings Sitar maestro Purbayan Chatterjee, to create an unforgettable evening of Indian Classical Roots & Contemporary Brilliance to London for all the music lovers.

Prepare for a night that transcends musical boundaries as "Bandish Bandwagon" takes you on a journey from timeless ragas to modern masterpieces. This exclusive double-bill event celebrates the evolution of Indian classical music in two sessions, blending tradition with innovation in an unforgettable symphony of strings, keys, and percussion.

Book Tickets at: https://harrowarts.com/whats-on/event/bandish-bandwagon-tradition-to-trend

In start, experience the soulful confluence of Indian classical music and harmonies as the master of Indian Classical Side Guitar, Pandit Debasis Chakraborty, and Raga Pianist Deepak Shah weave magic alongside the legendary Sanju Sahai, a torch-bearer of Benaras Gharana on Tabla. This unique ensemble bridges ragas and rhythms, offering a transcendent journey through time-honoured traditions of Indian Classical teaching for raga rendition and improvisations.

The night crescendos with Purbayan Chatterjee (of Bandish Bandits fame) and percussion virtuoso Akram Khan (Tabla) as they redefine boundaries between classical depth and modern flair. Known for his groundbreaking work in Bandish Bandits and collaborations with global icons like Ustad Zakir Hussain and Béla Fleck, Purbayan blends intricate tradition with electrifying innovation.

It's a once-in-a-lifetime slide guitar, piano, sitar, and tabla collaboration.
From meditative alaaps to pulse-quickening jhala—a full spectrum of emotions. Witness how tradition transforms into today's sound right before your ears.

Note: Book your tickets separately from the Harrow Arts Center Website mentioned in the description if you attend the event.

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