KalSudha, a London-based digital experience company that supports and promotes global artists, music labels, and companies, is launching the Kala Festival this August. The festival, spread over four evenings, will present Indian instrumental music performances in Cambridge, London, Maidenhead, and Devon.
The event will begin on 17 August at West Road Concert Hall, Cambridge with a programme titled “Music without Boundaries”. This concert will celebrate the boundless essence of music, using a combination of classic ragas and contemporary melodies. Debasis Chakroborty on Indian Slide Guitar, Deepak Shah on Piano, Durjay Bhaumik on Tabla, and Dr Lovely Sharma on Sitar are some of the noteworthy artists appearing at this event.
Commenting on this occasion, Mr Rajeev Kumar, the chief organiser of the Kala Festival and principal architect of KalaSudha said: “I am excited about celebrating our rich Indian musical heritage at the Kala Festival, where musical exponents from across India will come together to weave intricate melodies and enchant audiences. This event promises to be an unparalleled showcase of Indian classical instrumental music, fostering cultural exchange and nurturing the timeless traditions of our musical heritage.”
The festival will move on to The Bhavan in London on 19 August for the Concert for Harmony and Peace, which aims to promote unity and understanding in the run-up to India’s Independence Day. This event will also feature Debasis Chakroborty, Deepak Shah, Durjay Bhaumik, and Dr Lovely Sharma.
On 23 August, the trio of Debasis Chakroborty, Deepak Shah, and Durjay Bhaumik will perform at the Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Maidenhead, for an event titled An Instrumental Journey Through Nature. This show will blend Indian classical music with peaceful natural vibes to help audiences break free from their daily routines and become one with nature.
The finale of the Kala Festival will take place on 27 August at The Great Hall, Devon. This show will feature the Trinity Trio, bringing together three Indian classical music maestros on one stage.
Tickets details for the Kala Festival are available through the KalaSudha website: https://kalasudha.com/events.
On 3 August, KalSudha announced the launch of the Kala Festival, a series of four Indian instrumental music evenings taking place across the UK in August. The festival will feature renowned artists such as Debasis Chakroborty, Deepak Shah, Durjay Bhaumik and Dr Lovely Sharma, who will come together to create timeless music that transcends cultural and linguistic divisions. The event promises to be an unparalleled showcase of Indian classical instrumental music, fostering cultural exchange and nurturing the timeless traditions of musical heritage. Tickets are available through the KalaSudha website.
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