Exhibition Opening Festival "Sightlines: Chinatown and Beyond"

District of Raga Presents Radhika Gore (Performance) 3:15 PM - 3:30 PM

Radhika Gore will perform a selection of semi-classical Indian songs, blending both classic and contemporary elements. This unique musical style bridges India’s classical and folk traditions, creating a rich and vibrant experience. Joining her will be Dr. Vivek Gore on the tabla, an instrument he has played alongside Radhika since she began singing at just three years old. Their performance is a heartfelt celebration of the special bond between father and daughter, the journey of their musical tradition across continents, and the enduring power of music to unite people and be cherished through generations.

Celebrate the opening of Sightlines: Chinatown and Beyond, an exhibition presented by the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center that showcases the impacts of Asian American culture and creativity on Washington, D.C.

Enjoy an afternoon of martial arts presentations, visual arts demonstrations and hands-on craft activities, a discussion with local Asian American chefs, and music and dance performances, including DJ sets.

Representatives from local Asian American community organizations will speak with visitors about their work and histories in the area.

This event is co-presented by the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center and the Smithsonian American Art Museum.

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ARTIST BIOS

Radhika Gore (she/her) is a musician, dancer, and educator in Washington, D.C. She completed her undergraduate degree in Music Education from the University of Miami and taught music in Fairfax County Public Schools and recently completed her Master’s in Learning Design and Technology. She is a Hindustani vocal student of Pt. Vishwas Shirgaonkar, sings in classical orchestras for Kathak Rangmanch performances and offers private vocal coaching. She was awarded Best South Asian Musician in 2019 and 2020 by DCWaleDesi. Radhika has been learning Kuchipudi from Smt. Lakshmi Babu of Kuchipudi Dance Academy for the last 20 years and completed her solo debut performance in June 2016. In college, Radhika co-founded Umiami Abhinaya, the school’s first Indian Classical dance troupe and began her Bhangra journey. Over the years, Radhika has danced with various teams and most recently competed with Sherniyan di Sarkar at Raniyaan di Raunaq, the first all-female bhangra competition. Now, she enjoys teaching semi-classical and bhangra workshops.

Vivek Gore

Dr. Vivek Gore started learning Tabla at the age of 9. His first guru was Pandit Shambhunath Mishra. Having grown up in Lucknow, Vivek was fortunate to attend the renowned Bhatkhande Music College (now known as Bhatkhande Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya). He learned from Tabla stalwarts such as the late Pandit Ram Kumar Sharma and Pandit Sheetal Prasad Mishra. Vivek won Bhatkhande Music College’s Tabla competition in 1982. In 1983, he received the Sangeet Visharad degree. Since then, Vivek has performed in several bands, accompanied some well- known artists, and given solo performances, while continuing to further his Tabla education through attending workshops and self-study. In 2009, he started Taal Academy, and has been teaching Tabla to interested students for the last 15 years.

District of Raga & DC Public Library Present Imam Hamdani & Manik Khan in Concert

Free and open to the public.  RSVP required, please reserve a spot.

Experience the captivating interplay between the guitar and sarod as Imam and Manik perform music from their debut record 'Solitude' and unveil new compositions. Join their harmonious exploration, connecting continents, from India to West Africa in a unique musical experience.

Hasan Imam Hamdani is a multifaceted artist, known for his prowess as a guitarist, innovative compositions, and as the creative force behind the collaborative, global music ensemble, Imam Collective. In "Solitude," released under the Australian record label ‘Worlds Within Worlds’ Hasan Imam collaborates with the renowned sarod player, Manik Khan, and delves into the richness of West African and Indian Classical Music to forge a compelling union that transcends traditional borders and genres. A seasoned collaborator and performer, Hasan Imam’s performances/collaborations include Reina Sofia Conservatory - Madrid, Zeman Festival - Serbia, Boston Calling - Boston, Mostra Viva Del Mediterrani - Spain (Conference of Mediterranean Music and Science).

Notably, Hasan Imam is a member of the Qalandar Arts Ensemble, a collaborative multi-cultural music project bringing together musicians and music traditions from around the world to performance spaces in London, UK.

Manik Khan has been steeped in the ancient melodies of North Indian classical music since birth. The youngest son of the legendary Sarod maestro, Ustad Ali Akbar Khan, he grew up listening to his father in countless concerts and attending his classes at the esteemed Ali Akbar College of Music in San Rafael, CA.

He initially studied Tabla under the guidance of Pandit Swapan Chaudhuri, but the greater call to follow in the footsteps of his family brought Manik, at the age of 13, to formally train on the Sarod with his father. He spent his formative years accompanying his father on stage, touring for the last decade of his father's extensive and iconic performance career. Manik's own solo career has brought him throughout India, South America, and the U.S.

Manik has had the honor and privilege of performing alongside some of India’s greatest tabla masters, including Pandit Swapan Chaudhuri, Pandit Tanmoy Bose, Pandit Yogesh Samsi, and Pandit Bickram Ghosh.

As a musician committed to tradition and innovation, Manik Khan actively collaborates with musicians and ensembles to present his rich legacy of Hindustani classical music to both seasoned enthusiasts and newer audiences. His dedication extends to educational initiatives, where he partners with Bay Area schools to introduce Indian Classical Music to youth orchestras, nurturing the next generation of musicians.

TIX START AT $67

DOORS OPEN 6:30 PM

Aruna Sairam showcases the rich lineage of Carnatic classical music as one of its most illustrious voices. She builds deep, soulful connections with listeners, welcoming them to an unfamiliar sound. Dubbed the “New Queen of Soul” following a performance at London’s Royal Albert Hall, Sairam has been instrumental in spreading the reach of Carnatic music beyond India. Sairam will be joined by Rohan Krishnamurthy on mridangam and Kamalakiran Vinjamuri on violin, two leading artists in the South Asian diaspora.

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Aruna Sairam

POLICIES & INFO

By purchasing a ticket to Wolf Trap, you agree to comply with all health and safety protocols that are in place at the time of the performance. Wolf Trap’s COVID-19 protocols are subject to change based on the CDC, Virginia, and National Park Service policies. Please check the policies and guidelines prior to your performance for the most up-to-date information.

TIX START AT $42

DOORS OPEN 6:30 PM

Aruna Sairam showcases the rich lineage of Carnatic classical music as one of its most illustrious voices. She builds deep, soulful connections with listeners, welcoming them to an unfamiliar sound. Dubbed the “New Queen of Soul” following a performance at London’s Royal Albert Hall, Sairam has been instrumental in spreading the reach of Carnatic music beyond India. Sairam will be joined by Rohan Krishnamurthy on mridangam and Kamalakiran Vinjamuri on violin, two leading artists in the South Asian diaspora.

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Aruna Sairam

POLICIES & INFO

By purchasing a ticket to Wolf Trap, you agree to comply with all health and safety protocols that are in place at the time of the performance. Wolf Trap’s COVID-19 protocols are subject to change based on the CDC, Virginia, and National Park Service policies. Please check the policies and guidelines prior to your performance for the most up-to-date information.

Tickets
$28 - $38

Redefining musical boundaries, The Alaya Project fuses Carnatic Indian classical music with contemporary jazz and funk. Percussionist Rohan Krishnamurthy, saxophonist Prasant Radhakrishnan, and pianist-accordionist Colin Hogan's innovative blend of intricate rhythms and soulful melodies reflect two decades of friendship and musical exploration. Joining them is vocalist Priya Darshini, whose debut solo album, Periphery, was a 2021 Grammy nominee for Best New Age Album. 

TIX START AT $37

DOORS OPEN 6:30 PM

Arushi Mudgal brings creativity and technical virtuosity to Odissi, a classical dance style of India. Trained by her aunt Madhavi Mudgal and educated at the famous Gandharva Mahavidyalaya school in New Delhi, Mudgal is heralded as one of the foremost young talents of Odissi.

Accompanying Mudgal are vocalists Sawani Mudgal and Khushal Sharma, mardal player Sibasankar Satapathy, and flutist Sujith Naik.

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Arushi Mudgal

Sawani Mudgal, Khushal Sharma, Sibasankar Satapathy, and Sujith Naik

POLICIES & INFO

By purchasing a ticket to Wolf Trap, you agree to comply with all health and safety protocols that are in place at the time of the performance. Wolf Trap’s COVID-19 protocols are subject to change based on the CDC, Virginia, and National Park Service policies. Please check the policies and guidelines prior to your performance for the most up-to-date information.

Presented by District of Raga in collaboration with The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

On Sale Wed. Feb. 21, 2024 10 a.m.

‘Shāshwat’ - Eternal. Such are the music and values of the legendary musician, Pandit Kumar Gandharva. An offering of music to the musical genius for the milestone of his birth centenary, ‘Shāshwat’ celebrates his exemplary life and musical legacy. Pandit Kumar Gandharva’s timeless music bridged dualities, assimilating the best from tradition and modernity, from classical and folk traditions. Kumar-ji lives on in the hearts of disciples and rasikas through the sheer bliss of his art. 

Kumar-ji’s unique compositions by his prashishyas (grand-disciples) - Sawani Mudgal and Khushal Sharma. Their guru, Pandit Madhup Mudgal is a prime disciple of Pandit Kumar Gandharva, and passed on a rich legacy that carries forward through them. 

Artistes:

Sawani Mudgal & Khushal Sharma – Hindustani Vocal
Sibasankar Satapathy – Tabla & Mardal
Sujith Naik – Flute

For all Millennium Stage performances, a limited number of advance reservations are available on a first come, first served basis. Advance reservations do not guarantee a seat, and patrons are encouraged to arrive early.  To reserve tickets go here: https://www.kennedy-center.org/whats-on/millennium-stage/2024/march/change/

For live Millennium Stage performances, free tickets will also be available at the Hall of States Box Office on the day of the performance.

Seating is first come, first served. Standing room is available behind the seated area as space allows.
For more information about directions and parking, please visit http://www.kennedy-center.org/pages/visitor/directions

TIX START AT $42

DOORS OPEN 6:30 PM

Ali Sethi’s genre-bending music integrates elements of ancient and traditional art forms like ghazal into his modern sound. Sethi’s “ragaton” single “Pasoori” climbed to the top of Spotify’s Global Viral chart in 2022, earning him a spot on Coachella’s 2023 lineup. Sethi’s ability to illuminate how differences in culture and gender enrich humanity landed him on Time magazine’s Next 100 List.

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Ali Sethi

POLICIES & INFO

By purchasing a ticket to Wolf Trap, you agree to comply with all health and safety protocols that are in place at the time of the performance. Wolf Trap’s COVID-19 protocols are subject to change based on the CDC, Virginia, and National Park Service policies. Please check the policies and guidelines prior to your performance for the most up-to-date information.

TIX START AT $42

DOORS OPEN 6:30 PM

Ali Sethi’s genre-bending music integrates elements of ancient and traditional art forms like ghazal into his modern sound. Sethi’s “ragaton” single “Pasoori” climbed to the top of Spotify’s Global Viral chart in 2022, earning him a spot on Coachella’s 2023 lineup. Sethi’s ability to illuminate how differences in culture and gender enrich humanity landed him on Time magazine’s Next 100 List.

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Ali Sethi

POLICIES & INFO

By purchasing a ticket to Wolf Trap, you agree to comply with all health and safety protocols that are in place at the time of the performance. Wolf Trap’s COVID-19 protocols are subject to change based on the CDC, Virginia, and National Park Service policies. Please check the policies and guidelines prior to your performance for the most up-to-date information.

Presented by District of Raga and IDEA, in collaboration with The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

IDEA will present Jhankaar, A rhythmic explosion to honor and mark Diwali or Deepavali, the festival of lights traditionally celebrated in India with bursting of firecrackers. Keeping the essence of the fireworks and celebrations IDEA’s Jhankaar is a rhythmic explosion of an exploration of rhythms and melodies of Indian classical dance and music being presented in four Indian classical dance styles - Kuchipudi, Bharathnatyam, Kathak, and Odissi.  While journeying through each dance style we will get a glimpse of the significance and how each region of India celebrates Diwali or Deepavali. This vibrant production celebrates the joy of "nritta" or pure dance and hopes the audience will resonate in our jubilant frequency!

For all Millennium Stage performances, a limited number of advance reservations are available on a first come, first served basis. Advance reservations do not guarantee a seat, and patrons are encouraged to arrive early. Click here to reserve tickets.

For live Millennium Stage performances, free tickets will also be available at the Hall of States Box Office on the day of the performance.

Seating is first come, first served. Standing room is available behind the seated area as space allows.
For more information about directions and parking, please visit http://www.kennedy-center.org/pages/visitor/directions

Tickets
$28 - $48

Bonded by their deep love of music, their crafts, and a genuine connection, Arielle Rosales (flamenco), Brinda Guha (Kathak), and Amanda Castro (tap) have been performing together since 2010, ultimately forming Soles of Duende in 2018. The acclaimed percussive dance trio and Bessies Award-nominated artists, hailed as "a treasure and a triumph" by The New York Times, have consistently expanded their scope of work by engaging in collaborations with live musicians from diverse disciplines. Throughout the past six years, Soles of Duende has delivered dynamic performances that embody compelling storytelling, while remaining dedicated to prioritizing education, conversation, and advocacy in every aspect of the trio's process and performance. 

Join us for an evening of Hindustani classical music featuring Suman Laha on Veena and Monir Hossain on Tabla.

We will start the evening with a tabla solo and then together Suman and Monir will take us through a timeless journey of rhythm and strings exploring ragas and talas!

Seating is very limited, so secure your tickets now for this unique musical experience.
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Details:
Doors at 6:30 PM
Tabla Solo followed by Concert: 7:00 PM
$25
*Limited Capacity and Seating

Bossa Bistro & Lounge
2463 18th Street NW
Washington, DC 20009
Upstairs (2nd Floor)

BIOS
Suman Laha – Veena
Suman Laha was born in Kolkata, where he was inspired by his great grand uncle, late Shri Nadu Mullick, to pursue his love for music. Shri Mullick was a close friend of Pt. Ravi Shankar and Ustad Ali Akbar Khan, and was very well known in the U.S. music circle, having toured with Pt. Ravi Shankar for many years.

Taught in the purest senia tradition by his teacher Pt. Shyamal Chattopadhyay, Suman has become one of the most accomplished practitioners of stringed Indian Classical music. Suman’s instrument of choice is a variation of the more traditional veena, a design that Suman himself crafted. True to his musical upbringing, his style of music stays true to traditional Dhrupad, maintaining strict grammar and rules. He is especially skilled at maintaining his grammatical excellence even when performing uncommon ragas and talas.

Suman has performed in many prestigious musical conferences and concerts in India. He has also extensively toured Europe, performing in concerts, workshops and music festivals.

A few of his favorites were the Lute Festival in Dresden, the Deutsche Indische Gesellschaft in Germany, and the Tagore Center in Berlin.

In the US, Suman has been performing in concerts for musical organizations and universities, as well as teaching Indian Classical music since 2001. Suman has had the privilege of performing with legendary masters and gurus of percussion like Pandit Anindo Chatterji, Pt. Kumar Bose, Pt Arup Chattopadhyay, Pt. Abhijit Banerjee, Abhiman Kaushal, Parimal Chakraborty and many more.

As a music teacher Suman continues the old Indian tradition of ‘Guru Shishya Parampara’, an age-old practice and one of the oldest methods of teaching Indian music. His students are spread out in Los Angeles, Arizona, Nevada and in the surrounding states. He is the music director of Cerritos Music Circle, also giving Indian Classical Music lessons and performing.

Monir Hossain - tabla

Monir Hossain hails from a musical family, grandson of researcher and performer of the well-known Ustad Kader Buksh of Murshidabad, West Bengal, India. Born in Bangladesh, and migrated to US with his family at a very early age, Monir was musically influenced at an early age by his father, vocalist Ustad Hafiz Hossain, a regular classical vocalist at All India Radio in Calcutta. His long term Guru is Pandit Samar Saha of Sangeet Research Academy, Calcutta. Though trained in Benaras style, Monir expanded to other styles and also received brief but extensive tutelage from tabla stalwarts such as Pandit Nayan Ghosh, Pandit Anup Ghosh, Pandit Anindo Chatterjee as well as (late) Ustad Shawkat Ali Khan.

Monir played tabla and appeared in person in Hollywood film American Chai and has been performing since his teen years. Some of the notable musicians includes well-known musicians such as Pt. Hariprasad Chaurasia, Ustad Vilayat Khan, Ustad Shahid Parvez, Smt. Anupama Bhagwat, Guitarist Pt. Debashish Bhattacharya the late Smt. Laxmi Shankar and many others. Some of the notable venues he has performed are John F. Kennedy Center Millenium Stage, The Smithsonian Institute, The Strathmore, Washington Conservatory of Music, Brown University, University of William and Merry, UPenn (guest lecturer) and many more all over USA and Canada. He has released CDs with sarod maestro late Pt. Budhadev Das Gupta, Pt. Debojyoti Bose and sitar maestro Ustad Shahid Parvez. Monir is the creator of unique Indian Classical Music (ICM) app called Saathsangeet that is now used by classical music students and practitioners world wide. Monir continues to explore creative ways to infuse his traditional training with his evolving style of accompaniment as he continues to mature musically, both as a soloist and as an accompanist. Monir is also a Radar Systems Architect, a private pilot, a painter and travels widely.

Monir lives in Maryland with family and teaches and performs frequently.

Join us for an intimate concert of a Sitar + Sarod Jugalbandi featuring Supratik Sengupta on sitar, Soumya Chakraverty on Sarod and Debu Nayak on tabla.

Details:
Doors at 6:00 PM
Concert: 7:00-8:45 PM
$20

Bossa Bistro & Lounge
2463 18th Street NW
Washington, DC 20009

The name ‘Jugalbandi’ is derived from Hindi, which means a union. The three artists demonstrate chemistry on stage with their understanding of each other’s musical expressions. Performing in
traditional Hindustani (North Indian) classical style, they will be presenting different compositions in different Ragas set to different beat cycles (Taal) and tempo. Accompanied by the Tabla, the two stringed instruments interact with each other, often resorting to call and responses, to create a dialogue or conversation. This type of interaction is typically the hallmark of a Jugalbandi concert and provides an engrossing and engaging experience for the audience.

BIOS
Supratik Sengupta – Sitar
Hailing from a family of musicians in Kolkata, Supratik was initiated into the Sitar by his father Shri Kuber Sengupta. Later, he continued his training under the guidance of Sangeetacharya Pandit Ajoy Sinha Roy and Shri Pradeep Chakraborty. In 2001, he joined the prestigious ITC Sangeet Research Academy and
came under the tutelage of Padmabhushan Pandit Buddhadev Dasgupta. He continued his training with Panditji even after completing his stint at the academy, and until the maestro’s death.

Supratik has had quite a few accomplishments, including award winning performances such as the
famed Dover Lane Music Competition in Kolkata, and the West Bengal State Music Competition. He has received the National Scholar of CCRT (Center for Cultural Resources & Training) and the National Scholarship of Ministry of Tourism and Culture from the government of India. Apart from being an ‘A’ grade artist of All India Radio and Doordarshan (Indian national television), Supratik has performed in numerous music conferences throughout India, and has toured different countries in Europe, as well as Bangladesh, China and the United States.

Soumya Chakraverty – Sarod
Based in Washington DC, Soumya is an established Sarod player belonging to the Senia-Shahjahanpur Gharana. He started his training on the Sarod from an early age under the guidance of Pandit Samarendra Nath Sikdar, a disciple of the legendary Sarod maestro, Pt. Radhika Mohan Moitra. In his later years, Soumya also received guidance from Pandit Buddhadev Dasgupta, as well as his younger son, Shri Anirban Dasgupta.

His playing style represents the uniqueness of his musical heritage or gharana, blending the Rababiya
(derived from the Rabab) and Gayaki (derived from Hindustani vocal music) styles. After blossoming as a young artist on All India Radio Calcutta between 1990 and 1995, he had a brief stint in Australia in the nineties, while pursuing his MBA, he truly , where he started performing on stage more regularly and established himself as a mature instrumentalist. It was during this time that he also began to collaborate with other forms of world music.

For nearly two decades, Soumya has been performing throughout the US, as well as touring Australia and Mexico. In addition to pure Hindustani Classical Music, he continues to work with other music genres such Carnatic, flamenco, jazz and African. His concert and interview at the Library of Congress in
2016 has gone into the archives of this prestigious institution. He recently returned to the US from a concert tour of India, Australia and New Zealand where he performed extensively throughout.

Debu Nayak - tabla

Debapriya (Debu) Nayak was born in West Bengal, India, and began learning tabla at the age of three from his grandfather, Chaudhury Kausalya Nandan, who was an accomplished pakhawaj and tabla player of the Punjab Gharana. Later, Debu became a disciple of Pt. Radhakanta Nandi of the Benares Gharana. In 1981, Debu came to the US to pursue higher studies and continued his tabla taalim from Maestros like Ustad Zakir Hussain, Pandit Anindo Chatterjee and currently under Pandit Samir Chatterjee of the Farrukhabad Gharana. Debu is an accomplished soloist and accompanist. He has performed with renowned artists like Pt. Vinayak Torvi, Pt. Ramesh Mishra, Ustad Fahimuddin Dagar, Habib Wali Mohammad, Asif Ali Khan, Shahanaz Begum, Gaurav Mazumdar, Partha Bose, Mitali Banerjee-Bhawmik, Tulika Ghosh and many others. His tabla was featured in a collaborative effort of Indian Classical Music and Jazz. The CD, called PROBE, is currently available under ‘World Music’ at the Sackler Gallery Bookstore in the Smithsonian. He along with the members of PROBE have also performed at the Smithsonian Institution.

Join us for a musical evening featuring the talented duo of Nadia Pessoa on harp & Snehesh Nag on sitar!

Presented in collaboration with Pen Arts (National League of American Pen Women) for Art All Night

FREE

Experience the ethereal combination of sitar and harp, reimagined through contemporary cover songs, intercultural mashups, and originals. This creative duo, comprised of award-winning musicians Snehesh Nag and Nadia Pessoa, seamlessly blends Hindustani classical traditions, Brazilian music, improvisation, and soulful alternative and rock grooves while fully exploring the expressive range of their instruments.

TIX START AT $45

DOORS OPEN 6:30 PM

TICKETS ON SALE: 11/4 AT 10:00AM

Hindustani classical vocalist Kaushiki Chakraborty’s impressive three-and-a-half octave range, astonishing khayal technique, and vocal control prove why she is regarded as one of the finest classical vocalists of the modern era. Audiences should prepare to be transported into a different world far from the hustle and bustle of daily life with an evening full of elaborate melodic ornamentation and improvisation.

Kaushiki Chakraborty (Vocal)
Sandip Ghosh (Tabla)
Murad Ali Khan (Sarangi)
Tanmay Deochake (Harmonium)

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By purchasing a ticket to Wolf Trap, you agree to comply with all health and safety protocols that are in place at the time of the performance. Wolf Trap’s COVID-19 protocols are subject to change based on the CDC, Virginia, and National Park Service policies. Please check the policies and guidelines prior to your performance for the most up-to-date information.

TIX START AT $29

DOORS OPEN 6:30 PM

TICKETS ON SALE: 11/4 AT 10:00AM

The music of hammered dulcimer virtuoso Max ZT and classical violinist Ambi Subramaniam is punctuated by Priya Darshini’s ethereal vocals. Rounding out this all-star lineup are Grammy nominees Jeff Coffin (saxophonist; Dave Mathews Band, Béla Fleck and The Flecktones), Becca Stevens, and Dave Eggar (cellist), and Grammy-winning violist Nathan Schram. Expect an evening of genre-bending music influenced by the experiences and backgrounds of these highly acclaimed artists.

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POLICIES & INFO

By purchasing a ticket to Wolf Trap, you agree to comply with all health and safety protocols that are in place at the time of the performance. Wolf Trap’s COVID-19 protocols are subject to change based on the CDC, Virginia, and National Park Service policies. Please check the policies and guidelines prior to your performance for the most up-to-date information.

TIX START AT $24

DOORS OPEN 6:30 PM

TICKETS ON SALE: 11/4 AT 10:00AM

Indian pianist and composer Utsav Lal is acclaimed for his original interpretation of Indian ragas on the piano. In Ragas to Reels, Lal melds Indian and Irish traditional music alongside fiddler Dana Lyn, guitarist Kyle Sanna, and tabla player Nitin Mitta. This culturally fluid program blends long-scale raga forms with reels, jigs, and airs to create a sound greater than the sum of its parts.

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Utsav Lal
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POLICIES & INFO

By purchasing a ticket to Wolf Trap, you agree to comply with all health and safety protocols that are in place at the time of the performance. Wolf Trap’s COVID-19 protocols are subject to change based on the CDC, Virginia, and National Park Service policies. Please check the policies and guidelines prior to your performance for the most up-to-date information.

TIX START AT $34

DOORS OPEN 6:30 PM

TICKETS ON SALE: 11/4 AT 10:00AM

Kathak is a major form of Indian classical dance that incorporates music and movement to tell stories. Artist, choreographer and educator Rachna Nivas is one of the most sought-after Kathak artists of her generation. As a distinguished torchbearer of legendary master Pandit Chitresh Das’ treasured lineage, Nivas is a passionate performer and a technical powerhouse with masterful creativity and infectious charm. The performance features musical artists Salar Nader, tabla; Ben Kunin, sarod; Indradeep Ghosh, violin; and Carrie Jennings and Neha Tummala, recitation/vocals.

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Rachna Nivas
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POLICIES & INFO

By purchasing a ticket to Wolf Trap, you agree to comply with all health and safety protocols that are in place at the time of the performance. Wolf Trap’s COVID-19 protocols are subject to change based on the CDC, Virginia, and National Park Service policies. Please check the policies and guidelines prior to your performance for the most up-to-date information.

TIX START AT $37

DOORS OPEN 6:30 PM

Hailed by Pitchfork as “jaw-dropping…one of the finest saxophonists going,” alto saxophonist, composer, and educator Rudresh Mahanthappa is renowned as a premier voice in jazz. Mahanthappa makes up one third of the Hero Trio, along with bassist François Moutin and drummer Rudy Royston. The Trio’s recent release, Animal Crossing, includes exciting renditions of music by Pat Metheny, Chuck Mangione, and George Michael, as well the title track from the famous video game.

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Rudresh Mahanthappa
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By purchasing a ticket to Wolf Trap, you agree to comply with all health and safety protocols that are in place at the time of the performance. Wolf Trap’s COVID-19 protocols are subject to change based on the CDC, Virginia, and National Park Service policies. Please check the policies and guidelines prior to your performance for the most up-to-date information.

Presented by District of Raga, in collaboration with The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

Aditya Prakash Trio featuring Aditya Prakash on vocal and percussion, Erika Dohi on piano, and Kamalakiran on violin is a performance that explores a genre-fluid space by musicians who have deep roots in the classical traditions of Karnatik and Western. The performance will feature melodically experimental explorations unraveling points of connection between the “contemporary and traditional” by pushing the boundaries of raga and playing with dissonance, harmony, beauty, and tension. The performance is in response to the Celebration of Diwali, a festival commonly associated with the triumph of awareness, compassion, and illumination over hate, ignorance, and darkness.

For all Millennium Stage performances, a limited number of advance reservations are available on a first come, first served basis. Advance reservations do not guarantee a seat, and patrons are encouraged to arrive early. Click here to reserve tickets.

For live Millennium Stage performances, free tickets will also be available at the Hall of States Box Office on the day of the performance.

Seating is first come, first served. Standing room is available behind the seated area as space allows.
For more information about directions and parking, please visit http://www.kennedy-center.org/pages/visitor/directions

Join us for an intimate concert featuring Dave Cipriani followed by the jam session!

Vaccination & Mask Policy
Masks are required indoors.
$15

Details:
Doors at 7:30 PM
Concert: 8:00 PM

Bossa Bistro & Lounge
2463 18th Street NW
Washington, DC 20009

**After the performance our jam session will follow. We are focused on encouraging spontaneous collaboration between smaller groups of musicians. Pairs, trios, quartets: join up with other musicians that are present or that you've met at past events and sign up for a slot to play. We only ask that your performance is rooted in or inspired by the tradition of Indian Classical Music.

Award-Winning Guitarist Dave Cipriani is one of the few advanced exponents of Indian Slide Guitar in America, a senior disciple of Ustad Aashish Khan, grandson of legendary Baba Allaudin Khan. Dave was first introduced to Hindustani music in 1998 with sitar master Jai Kishor, and began serious riyaz with late Indian Slide guitar pioneer Pandit Barun Kumar Pal in 2003.

He holds an MFA in North Indian Music from California Institute of the Arts, where he also studied Indian rhythm concepts with Randy Gloss and Pdt. Swapan Chaudhuri. Dave leads the fusion group Mahadev, and has performed at concerts, venues and festivals around California and Maryland/DC, including performances with Ud. Pranesh Khan, Javad Bhutah, Debu Nayak and Soumya Chakraverty, Leonice Shinneman and Qawaali master Sukhwat Khan, as well as several TV/Film credits.

Presented by District of Raga, in collaboration with The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

Kiran Ahluwalia’s open-hearted vocals have established her as one of global music’s most compelling cross-pollinators. Winning two JUNO Awards (Canadian Grammys), over the course of seven albums, Kiran has created a style uniquely her own - exhilaratingly mixing Indian music with West African Blues riffs and Jazz. Her band is led by ace guitarist Rez Abbasi. Accompanying on accordion is Will Holshouser and Jerome Jennings on drums.

“This performance is featured as part of The Kennedy Center’s Culture Caucus Summer.

For all Millennium Stage performances, a limited number of advance reservations are available on a first come, first served basis. Advance reservations do not guarantee a seat, and patrons are encouraged to arrive early. On Sale Wed. Jul. 20, 2022 10 a.m. Click here to reserve tickets.

For live Millennium Stage performances, free tickets will also be available at the Hall of States Box Office on the day of the performance.

Seating is first come, first served. Standing room is available behind the seated area as space allows.
For more information about directions and parking, please visit http://www.kennedy-center.org/pages/visitor/directions

More info:

https://www.kennedy-center.org/whats-on/millennium-stage/2022/august/district-of-raga/

Kennedy Center Culture Caucus member District of Raga presents an arts market, cabaret-style performance, and DJ set at the REACH.

From July 14 – September 3, the Kennedy Center Social Impact team will present weekly, free, outdoor performance experiences curated by artists and organizations in the Kennedy Center Culture Caucus from around the DMV. On Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, audiences will enjoy films, live performances, arts vendors, movement classes, panels, and community empowerment. These events will welcome the public to the Kennedy Center to enjoy a showcase of the city’s incredible artists and to celebrate the legacy, vibrancy, and vitality of our communities.

All Culture Caucus Summer events are FREE, but some require advance reservations. 

For all Millennium Stage performances, a limited number of advance reservations are available on a first come, first served basis. Advance reservations do not guarantee a seat, and patrons are encouraged to arrive early. For live Millennium Stage performances, free tickets will also be available at the Hall of States Box Office on the day of the performance. Seating is first come, first served. Standing room is available behind the seated area as space allows.

SCHEDULE

Friday , Aug 5th 2022 5-8 PM

• 5:00pm-8:00pm - Arts Market | Lower Lawn (Outdoors)

• 5:00pm-5:45pm - Cabaret Style Performance with Flute Raman | River Pavilion (Indoors)

• 6:00pm-7:00pm - Millennium Stage Performance with Kiran Ahluwalia | Grand Foyer (Indoors) *Free but tickets required (On Sale Wed. Jul. 20, 2022 10 a.m.)

• 7:00pm-8:30pm - DJ Set with DJ v:shal kanwar / A Journey East into the Night | River Pavilion (Outdoors)

Arts Market Featuring:
Indi Blossom by Anu | @indiblossombyanu
Crafts by Tasnim | @craftsbytasnim
Meraki Henna Tales | @meraki_hennatales
Urban Gypsea | @Urban.Gypsea
Heart Over Crown | @heartovercrown
Aura Jewels | @aurajewelsva

Join us for an intimate concert featuring Snehesh Nag on sitar and Monir Hossain on tabla.

Vaccination & Mask Policy
To attend this event, proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 is required. Masks are required indoors.

$15
*Limited capacity so purchase your tickets HERE in advance

Details:
Doors at 7:00 PM
Concert: 7:30 PM

SNEHESH NAG
Snehesh started learning North Indian classical music and the sitar at the age of four from his father, sitar virtuoso Pt. Sugato Nag, belonging to the sarod gharana of Senia Shahjahanpore. He also took lessons from Shri Pranab Naha during his early childhood. He was attached to the ITC Sangeet Research Academy (SRA) as a junior scholar from 2010 to 2015 under Guru Padma Bhushan Pandit Buddhadev Das Gupta; advanced lessons from Pt. Das Gupta continued until his passing. In addition to the style of the Senia Shahjahanpore gharana, he infuses the Imdadakhani gharana style, taught by his father, into his playing. Furthermore, he frequently takes talim from the sarod maestro, Pt. Prattyush Banerjee. He has also learned the tabla from tabla maestro Pt. Tanmoy Bose and has taken vocal instruction from Shri Sandeep Nag.

Snehesh has received international acclaim, having performed to learned audiences across multiple cities across India, the US, and Canada. He has been featured in various newspaper reviews; his playing has been addressed as one that blends a lot of “emotion, surprise elements, and aesthetic touches...all streaming out of a thinking mind, far too matured for his age.” (The Hindu, 2015). He stood second in the All India Radio (AIR) music competition, 2014, and was awarded the Acharya Allauddin Khan Memorial Award 2014 at the National Centre for the Performing Arts, Mumbai, in January 2015. He has become a regular performer for All India Radio. He currently is a recipient of the national scholarship recognized by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India.

He graduated with a MS in Music Technology from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 2020, and often engages in exploring sounds, both from his sitar and other sources, with the use of technology. He often collaborates with a variety of musicians, and enjoys discovering and improvising based on the common musical langauge shared between them.

MONIR HOSSAIN
Monir Hossain hails from a musical family, grandson of researcher and performer of well-known Ustad Kader Buksh of Murshidabad, West Bengal, India. Born in Bangladesh, and migrated to US with his family at a very early age, Monir was musically influenced at an early age by his father, vocalist Ustad Hafiz Hossain, a regular classical vocalist at All India Radio in Calcutta. His long term guru is Pandit Samar Saha of Sangeet Research Academy, Calcutta.

Though trained in Benaras style, Monir expanded to other styles and also received brief but extensive talim from tabla stalwarts such as Pandit Nayan Ghosh, Pandit Anup Ghosh, Pandit Anindo Chatterjee as well as (late) Ustad Shawkat Ali Khan. Monir played tabla and appeared in person in Hollywood film American Chai and has been performing since his teen years. Some of the notable musicians includes well-known musicians such as Pt. Hariprasad Chaurasia, Ustad Vilayat Khan, Ustad Shahid Parvez, Smt. Anupama Bhagwat, Guitarist Pt. Debashish Bhattacharya the late Smt. Laxmi Shankar and many others. He has released CDs with sarod maestro late Pt. Budhadev Das Gupta, Pt. Debojyoti Bose and sitar maestro Ustad Shahid Parvez. Monir continues to explore creative ways to infuse his traditional training with his evolving style of accompaniment as he continues to mature musically. Monir lives in Northern Virginia area and currently teaches and performs all over the continental USA and Canada, India and Bangladesh.

Listen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d18G9GMO0Co See less

Join us for our first concert in 2022!

We are delighted to be presenting MD-based Indian Classical Vocalist Samia Mahbub Ahmad. The concert will explore the age-old tradition of master apprenticeship, a celebration of seasons (Spring), Ramadan (Sufi), recognition of women’s strength (Meera), and a dedication to the life-changing COVID-19 experience through raga-based song compositions. She will be accompanied by Debu Nayak on tabla, Shreyas Ravi on harmonium, and Abraar Rafi Ahmad on clarinet.

In her own words, “ Music and my worldview are inseparable. In how we celebrate our Gurus (teachers), nurture our students, express the wonderment of the beauty of nature, rejoice in our life's happinesses, grieve our losses. Resplendent in the ragas, there seems to be songs to fit every story of our lives.”

FREE
*Limited capacity, reserve your tickets in advance. Tickets will be available starting Thu. Apr. 14, 2022 10a.m.

FOR TICKETS: https://www.kennedy-center.org/whats-on/explore-by-genre/discussion/2021-2022/samia-ahmad/

Vaccination & Mask Policy
To ensure our patrons’ health and security, as well as the safety of our performers and staff, the Kennedy Center has implemented the following policy:

Proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 and a valid photo ID are required to attend all indoor performances and events at the Kennedy Center.

Unvaccinated children under 5 years of age and patrons with a medical condition or a closely-held religious belief that prevents vaccination, must provide either proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test conducted no more than 72 hours prior to attending an indoor performance, or proof of a professionally administered Antigen test conducted no more than 6 hours prior to attending an indoor performance. Please see the full COVID safety plan for more information on what is accepted.

Masks are required at all times for all patrons regardless of vaccination status inside all theaters during performances at the Kennedy Center.

Ticket purchasers are responsible for communicating these rules to whomever they provide tickets. Performance ticket holders who do not comply with these policies will not be admitted.

Review the full policy details and requirements at
Kennedy-Center.org/COVIDsafety

BIOS

Samia Mahbub Ahmad Born in Dhaka, Bangladesh, and a resident of Maryland, USA, Samia Mahbub Ahmad is a Hindustani classical vocal musician in the Kirana Gharana. Samia is a senior disciple of Padma Shri Vidushi Sumitra Guha, and Sri Tapan Baidya, of Bangladesh. Samia has been studying, teaching and performing live, and on television and radio in North America, South Asia, Europe and Southern Africa for the past three decades. She has earned many awards and recognitions, including, performing for Nobel laureates, Archbishop Desmond Tutu and President Jimmy Carter and Mrs. Rosalyn Carter.

Samia is a recognized Master Artist of Maryland State (USA), and a 2020 Independent Artist Award recipient of the Maryland State Arts Council.

Samia is a full-time arts educator in the Washington DC metro areas, out-of-state and around the globe. Samia’s presentations have taken her to the Smithsonian Institute; the Strathmore Music-in-the-Mansion; the Montpelier Arts Center (as two-time winner of the Classical Recital Series Competition, 2010-12 & 2019); the Atlas Performing Arts Center; the Gandhi Memorial Center (DC), and to many leading universities, in the US, the UK, India, Bangladesh and South Africa. For more information please visit: www.samiaclassicalmusic.com

Devapriya Nayak (Debu) was born in West Bengal, India, and began learning tabla at the age of three from his grandfather, Chaudhury Kausalya Nandan, who was an accomplished pakhawaj and tabla player of the Punjab Gharana/School. Later, Debu became a disciple of Pt. Radhakanta Nandi of the Benaras Gharana/school. In 1981, Debu came to the US to pursue higher studies and continued his tabla training from Maestros like Ustad Zakir Hussain, Pandit Anindo Chatterjee and Pt. Samir Chatterjee.

Currently, Debu studies and takes tabla training from Pt. Samir Chatterjee, a tabla virtuoso from the Farukhabad school. Debu is an accomplished soloist and accompanist. He has performed with renowned artists like Pt. Vinayak Torvi, Pt. Ramesh Mishra, Pandit Jasraj, Ustad Fahimuddin Dagar, Habib Wali Mohammad, Asif Ali Khan, Shahanaz Begum, Gaurav Mazumdar, Partha Bose, Mitali Banerjee-Bhawmik, Tulika Ghosh and many others.

Recently, Debu's tabla was featured in a collaborative effort of Indian Classical Music and Jazz titled Probe at the Smithsonian Institution and Strathmore. Debu, along with the members of Probe, have also performed at the Smithsonian Institution.

Debu is the director of the Washington DC Chapter of Chhandayan, a tabla school dedicated to the promotion of tabla and Indian Classical Music in the Washington DC metro area.

His album, Tabla Rising showcases 16 years of concert experiences with various artists, vocalists and instrumentalists of the world.

Shreyas Ravi is a senior disciple of notable sitarist Pt. Ravi Chary. He has presented numerous Harmonium Solo & Duet performances across India and USA. He has been a recipient of the prestigious Pt. Vishu Digambar Paluskar Award and the Pt. Omkarnath Thakur Award. Along with a thoughtful and robust solo, he has also been regularly accompanying vocal and tabla artists on the harmonium. Some of the notable concerts ones include accompanying:
1) Pt. Anindo Chatterjee
2) Vidushi Aarti Ankalikar Tikekar
3) Pt. Shubhankar Banerjee
He has taken tremendous efforts in balancing his academic career and harmonium training. After completing his MBA, he has been working as a management consulting in the US.

Abraar Rafi Ahmad, Samia's son, currently a graduate student at Georgetown University, began receiving formal clarinet lessons in the Western genre since fourth grade. He has participated in orchestral bands throughout his school years in Bethesda (MD) and at Tufts university (MA). As a senior at Tufts, Abraar also performed with a Klezmer orchestra, learning a musical genre based on Ashkenazi Judaism traditions and Eastern European folk traditions. He has also been part of The Rockville Concert Band.

In parallel, Abraar has actively pursued a Vocal-Clarinet Master-Apprenticeship at home with his mother in the Hindustani genre. Over the years, parallel to performing live with large Western and Klezmer orchestral bands, Abraar has learned to perform in intimate ensembles, characteristic of Hindustani music. He has performed in formal art centers, such as the DC-based Atlas Performing Arts Center, as well as informal family and community settings. Abraar's recordings have been globally released in the album Rasneem, a dedication of Hindustani Classical music to his own generation.