What’s On
An Evening of Indian Classical Music: Saturday 8 August • 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Immerse yourself in the ancient sound of Dhrupad, the oldest form of Indian Classical Music, with esteemed vocalist Chintan Upadhyay.
The nature of Dhrupad music is spiritual, meditative and introspective. The objective is not to entertain, but to immerse the listener in the experience of the raga.
Chintan is a renowned singer hailing from Gujarat, India, and is an exponent of the Dagar style of Dhrupad, having studied under the illustrious Pt. Uday Bhawalkar.
Accompanying Chintan will be Sodhi Deere, an extremely skilled and captivating percussionist from Glasgow.
Also performing will be Alec Cooper on the Sitar accompanied by Manav Singh on Tabla, as well as Arfan Iqbal playing the Rudra Veena – a rare instrument from the Dhrupad tradition.
Whether you’re a fan or just curious, come enjoy an authentic musical experience with us.