About this Event
Gourisankar has assembled an all-star ensemble of musicians, each of whom is a recognized master on his instrument: Indrajit Banerjee on sitar, Indradeep Ghosh on violin, and Brajeswar Mukherjee on vocals and the Indian harp. The first set will feature this quartet playing traditional raga music. Then comes host John Burnett's interview with Gouri about his musical journey to Austin and the tradition of his music. During the second set, Gourisankar will invite onstage the renowned Cuban flamenco guitarist, Jose Manuel Tejeda, as well as drummer Jason Mackenzie. All artists are from Austin except for the singer, Brajeswar, who lives in Kolkata, India. The sextet will play Indian music in a more ambitious international, jazz and folk style.
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2025-26 World Music Encounters Season Three
09.21.25 – Rique Pantoja's Music of Brazil
11.16.25 – Jon Muq, Ugandan/Texan singer-songwriter
02.08.26 – Tango Arte, Premier Tango Trio
03.08.26 – Mariachi Las Alteñas, All-female Mariachi Band
05.17.26 – Indian Music with All-Star Ensemble
World Music Encounters is a groundbreaking, nonprofit music series in the heart of downtown Austin featuring local and regional musicians. General seating is $25 per person; premium seating, $35; students, $15. Garage parking is free and families are welcome.
• Produced and hosted by retired NPR correspondent John Burnett
• Two-hour event includes interview segment with the artists about their musical roots and personal journey to Austin
• Sunday evening performances in St. David’s newly renovated 173-year-old sanctuary in the heart of downtown Austin
• All-ages, family-friendly show
• Free venue parking in onsite garage
The concert series, presented last year in partnership with the Downtown Austin Alliance and KUT/KUTX, takes place in the soaring sanctuary at , located at 8th and San Jacinto, which has been a sought-after venue for live music acts over the years.
Presented by St. David's Episcopal Church, the series aims to connect the community to, and through, global music and conversations. We offer this series as a gift to the community as well as an opportunity to expand our cultural understanding and global consciousness.
The renovated, 173-year-old sacred space is one of the oldest Protestant churches in Texas. St. David’s celebrated its 175th anniversary as a congregation in 2023.
Agenda
🕑: 04:30 PM
Doors
🕑: 05:00 PM
Concert Begins
🕑: 05:45 PM
Intermission
🕑: 06:00 PM
Interview with the Band
🕑: 06:20 PM
Concert Continues
🕑: 07:00 PM
Concert Ends
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
St. David's Episcopal Church, 301 East 8th Street, Austin, United States
USD 17.85 to USD 39.19
