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Featuring newly-commissioned work for the International Guitar Festival.Roopa Panesar is one of the finest sitar players; embracing Indian classical music as well as jazz and western classical; she leaves audiences captivated. She has collaborated with Talvin Singh and performed at high-profile international concerts including Lincoln Center in New York, WOMAD, the Chicago World Music Festival and with the Budapest Orchestra in Brussels, Amsterdam and Budapest.
“One of the most important musicians to have emerged in the British Asian diaspora over the past few years. She expresses a profound sense of calmness laced with an inexplicable exhilaration.”
(★★★★ Songlines )
Performing on tabla is Gurdain Rayatt. One of the UK’s most exciting players, Gurdain’s performances range from traditional Indian classical to cross-cultural and experimental music. Rayatt has performed with the world’s best Indian classical musicians, including Anoushka Shankar and Ustad Amjad Ali Khan.
Also featured is a special performance by Giuliano Modarelli, who has collaborated with Roopa to create and perform a new piece, commissioned as part of the International Guitar Festival. The Italian guitarist‘s work transcends genres; based in London, his music draws from the city’s diverse international community, integrating influences from new jazz, electronic music, dub, Indian Classical Music, and London’s vibrant cultural landscape.
“A ridiculously good guitarist.” (Washington Post)
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Kings Place, London, United Kingdom
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