Tag Archives: Hindustani

Samyo Backstage Pass

Samyo’s Artistic Director, Alok Nayak, takes us behind the scenes to give us the inside scoop on how the orchestra comes together to create their music and prepare for a concert. ›

Yuva Ratna Award Showcase

Launched in 2013, the Yuva Ratna Awards were created to recognize the most talented young artists performing Indian music and dance in the UK through an open national competition.  In 2014 the winners were Uma Venkataraman, who won the Yuva … ›

Gaurav Mazumdar and Kousic Sen

The classic combination of sitar and tabla is beautifully demonstrated by world renowned musicians, Gaurav Mazumdar and Kousic Sen. Gaurav is a versatile performer and composer, originally discovered, inspired and tutored by Pandit Ravi Shankar to become the highly acclaimed … ›

The Inauguration of MIIA at Liverpool Hope University

This morning we celebrated the launch of the Milapfest Institute for Indian Arts with a breakfast reception and inauguration ceremony at Liverpool Hope University. Many colleagues and friends had travelled from across the North West to be with us, and following … ›

Samyo Annual Showcase

Samyo’s Annual concert is a fascinating showcase of Indian Orchestral Music which is modern, classical and packed with a rich repertoire of exotic melodies. The concert features a unique repertoire of original music that reflects the cultural identity of the … ›

Kousic Sen – Tabla Tarana @ Purcell Room

Kousic Sen    Tabla Roop Panesar    Sitar Rekesh Chauhan     Harmonium An Indian percussion concert celebrating the music of one of the UK’s most admired musicians. Kousic Sen is a tabla player whose intense and energetic performances add … ›

Raaheel Husain, Jasdeep Singh Degun and Jessica Mistry with Kousic Sen @ Capstone Theatre

Showcasing some of the finest emerging musicians in the UK, March’s Music for the Mind and Soul concert in Liverpool is a treat for lovers of Hindustani music. ›