Resonance - Ragas & Rhythms
475 Boul. de Maisonneuve E, Montréal, QC, Entrée rue Berri, au nord du boulevard De Maisonneuve Est., Montreal, QC, Canada
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South Asian Arts, supported by Kabir Cultural Centre, presents young Montréal cellists, a master of the Ajrada tabla tradition and a sarod-sarangi duet. Rooted in the Ajrada, Banaras and Maihar Senia traditions of Hindustani classical music, the evening brings together transmission, virtuosity and live improvisation. At the heart of the concert is the transmission of great musical traditions across generations, from teacher to student, from tradition to performance, and from established masters to young Montréal musicians. The concert welcomes experienced listeners, families, students and anyone curious to experience Indian classical music live.
South Asian Arts, supported by Kabir Cultural Centre, presents young Montréal cellists, a master of the Ajrada tabla tradition and a sarod-sarangi duet. Rooted in the Ajrada, Banaras and Maihar Senia traditions of Hindustani classical music, the evening brings together transmission, virtuosity and live improvisation. At the heart of the concert is the transmission of great musical traditions across generations, from teacher to student, from tradition to performance, and from established masters to young Montréal musicians. The concert welcomes experienced listeners, families, students and anyone curious to experience Indian classical music live.
Métro: Berri-UQAM
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USTAD AKRAM KHAN - TABLA
Ustad Akram Khan commands the stage with the power, precision and poetry of the Ajrada gharana. A seventh-generation tabla master and son of the legendary Ustad Hashmat Ali Khan, he has devoted more than four decades to preserving and advancing this distinguished tradition. Celebrated for tonal clarity, intricate compositions and fearless improvisation, he has performed in thousands of concerts worldwide, including at the Parliament of India, the Kennedy Center and Lincoln Center. A top-grade All India Radio artist and acclaimed teacher, Khan has collaborated with Indian music's greatest figures while inspiring new generations globally through performance, scholarship and devoted mentorship.
PANDIT PANKAJ MISHRA - SARANGI
Pandit Pankaj Mishra gives the sarangi a voice of breathtaking depth, warmth and emotional power. A leading virtuoso of the Banaras gharana, he trained under the legendary Pt. Mahesh Prasad Mishra and carries that lineage forward with discipline, imagination and grace. An A-grade artist of All India Radio and Doordarshan, he is acclaimed worldwide as both a soloist and accompanist. Based in Toronto, Mishra has performed across India, North America, Europe, Kenya and Trinidad, collaborating with celebrated masters of classical music, ghazal, Kathak and contemporary performance. His artistry transforms tradition into a vivid, deeply human experience with every resonant phrase.
ADITYA VERMA - SAROD
Aditya Verma commands the sarod with electrifying precision, emotional depth and fearless imagination. A Montreal-based master of North Indian classical music, he trained with legendary artists Ravi Shankar, Aashish Khan and Ali Akbar Khan, carrying the Maihar Senia tradition onto the world stage. For more than 35 years, Verma has performed throughout North America, Europe and India, including before 500,000 listeners on Capitol Hill with the Washington Symphony Orchestra. A compelling soloist, composer and recording artist, he bridges ancient lineage with contemporary energy. His performances are intimate yet expansive, transforming every raga into a vivid, immediate and deeply human experience.
MONTREAL CELLO ENSEMBLE
The Montreal Cello Ensemble transforms talent through rigorous, imaginative musical training. Guided by current and former Montreal Symphony Orchestra cellists and educators, students develop technique, ensemble artistry, creativity and confidence through private study, performance, composition, recording and daily guided practice.
SUBIR DEV "MASTER D" - TABLA
Subir Dev "MasterD" electrifies global stages with tabla mastery, rhythmic versatility and fearless cross-cultural creativity. A disciple of Dr. Narendra Verma, he bridges Indian classical tradition with African, Arabic, Acadian, pop and urban music as a percussionist, composer, producer and collaborator.
