Past Events
Sep2022
JASHN – E – ISHQ
There is perhaps no facet of human life has been explored so exhaustively through the Arts as the feeling of ‘love’. The theme has inspired many poets, both in the East and the West, resulting READ MORE
Aug2022
RADHA: COMPANION; BELOVED; AARAADHYA
Eminent art historian Dr. B.N. Goswamy, gave an illustrated lecture titled ‘RADHA: COMPANION; BELOVED; AARAADHYA.
The hour-long talk was embellished with images of Indian
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Apr2022
Do Pehlu
Popular singer Javed Ali sang a selection of raga-based Hindi film songs and ghazals, that depicted two facets of love – love in union and love in separation.
Feb2020
Culture Capsule
A fusion music concert featuring Ustad Zakir Hussain, Louiz Banks, Ranjit Barot, Rakesh Chaurasia and Sheldon D’Silva. Before the concert began, donation cheques were presented to Jai Vakeel and Muktangan READ MORE
Feb2020
A Canopy of Arrows:a Mountain on Fire
Distinguished art historian Dr. B. N. Goswamy gave an illustrated talk on great images from a rare manuscript of the Bhagavat Purana, formerly in the collection of the Mysore Palace. The paintings were based READ MORE
Jan2020
Chandrayaan
This unusual concert paid musical tribute to India’s scientists, celebrating our recent mission to the moon. Chandrayaan’s journey, from launch to landing, was captured in this sound and light extravaganza.READ MORE
Mar2019
Gypsy Kings
They sang several popular numbers. Their music had a rumba flamenco style with pop influences.
Feb2019
Culture Connect
A fusion ensembleled by Zakir Hussain included Ethiopian musicians, Samuel Yirga (pianist) and Genet Masresha (singer), Purbayan Chatterjee (sitar), Sabir Khan (sarangi), and Sheldon D’Silva (guitar).
Feb2019
Sama’a: Sufi music festival
Salim and Sulaiman showcased a bouquet of sufiana songs from the traditional repertoire as well as from Bollywood and independent albums. Also included were folk musicians from Rajasthan, READ MORE
Jan2019
Gods and Demons
Dr. B.N.Goswamy, distinguished scholar of Indian miniature painting, gave an illustrated talk titled ‘Gods and Demons: A Raging Battle With No End In Sight” The lecture was followed by a dance performance on the same theme READ MORE
Nov2018
Udaan: Reach for the Sky
To celebrate Children’s Day, the evening presented three exceptionally gifted youngsters, all under 15 years of age and all winners of reality shows: Sooryagayathri (shlokas and devotional compositions), Suleiman (flute) and Anjali Gaekwad (vocal).
Oct2018
Song of the Himalayas – part II
The evening began with a surprise treat! Poet and lyricist Gulzar made a guest appearance and recited his poem on man and the mountain! It set the mood for what was to follow. Shantanu Moitra’s anecdotes from the second part READ MORE
Apr2018
Famous Studios, Mahalaxmi
It was an evening of art and music at the exhibition titled ‘Pichhvai Tradition & Beyond’. Amidst the charming setting of Shreenathji pichhvais painted in the Nathdwara tradition, Sonam Kalra made a musical offering to Krishna.READ MORE
Feb2018
Intersection
World-renowned maestro, Zakir Hussain, presented a jazz ensemble with overseas trumpet player Avishai Cohen, Louiz Banks (pianist) and Sheldon D’Silva (bass guitarist). Lively improvisation of melody READ MORE
Feb2018
A Thousand Names
Dr.B.N.Goswamy,distinguished art-historian and scholar of Indian miniature painting, gave an illustrated talk on the subject of Vishnu.The one-hour lecture was followed by a 40 minutes dance performance by noted Bharata Natyam dancer, Malavika Sarukkai.