Echoes of Tradition: Indian Slide Guitar, Tabla & Instrumental Duet

Something extraordinary is about to unfold. Three of India's finest musical traditions will converge on a London stage for the first time in a dialogue that promises to be as historic as it is hypnotic.

Pt. Debasis Chakroborty of the Senia-Maihar tradition takes the stage first with his Indian Slide Guitar. There's magic in the way he plays - that it becomes more than an instrument in his hands. It breathes. It remembers. Each note hangs in the air just a heartbeat longer than you expect, pulling you forward in your seat. You don't just listen - you find yourself waiting to see where the next phrase will lead. You'll hear why few artists master its subtlety; it's not about technique alone but about patience, about letting each note breathe. He will be supported by our local Tabla master, Hanif Khan. With a singing bayan and unshakeable sense of laya, Hanif lets those long notes breathe before nudging the conversation forward. Expect accompaniment that feels like a duet.

Then, the moment London's Indian classical community awaited: Pt. Sanju Sahai meets Ustad Akram Khan in a tabla duet for the ages. With its poetic fluidity, Sanju Jis Benares Gharana style dances with Akram Ji's Ajrara Gharana, where precision meets explosive creativity. When these two share a stage at the Bhavan in September, it's not just a performance; it's a rare glimpse into how tradition breathes and evolves. You will remember this night for the first-ever London meeting of these tabla legends and gharana traditions colliding live. that shifts seamlessly from whisper-soft textures to thunderous cascades. Supporting the dynamic duet, we have Satwinder Pal Singh on the Sarangi. He is a UK-based exponent of the Sarangi, stemming from a lineage of classical maestros. His musical prowess emerged early, debuting at the famed Baba Harivallabh Sangeet Sammelan at age 5, with formal training commencing around age 11.

This is going to be one of those rare nights where music becomes more than just a performance. It becomes an experience you'll treasure in your memories. When artists of this calibre share a stage, every moment feels fleeting and precious. Don't miss your chance to be part of it.