Tag Archives: sitar

Instruments India Composition Participants Announced

Milapfest-Liverpool Hope University partnership announces the artists who have been selected for the Instruments India Composition Commission. ›

Khoj

Roopa Panesar sitar Kousic Sen tabla Roopa Panesar is one of the finest sitar players to have emerged from the UK. A disciple of renowned tutor and performer, Dharambir Singh, Roopa has created a unique musical identity for herself, drawing upon eastern … ›

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 … ›

Our musical lives: #Samyo11

Music shapes every aspect of our lives, from our earliest memories, to our most momentous occasions in life. In Samyo’s upcoming concert, we want to tell you just how important music is to us, and where it makes beautiful appearances in our lives! ›

Abhilasha by Tarang Leader Raaheel Hussain

Tarang Leader Raaheel Hussain tells us about Tarang’s upcoming tour and what we can expect from them in the future. ›

Instruments India is coming soon!

Instruments India is Milapfest’s latest initiative to bring audiences closer to the music and instruments of Indian classical music. This new web resource will guide you through the sounds, music and history of each instrument seen on stage at Milapfest concerts across the UK. ›

Raam’s Samyo Diary

Raam Jeganathan has been a SAMYO member since April 2012, when he joined in our national auditions. He quickly became an integral part of the team, performing in all of our performances in the anniversary season. In August 2013, Raam was appointed as the new Orchestra Leader. ›

Gaurav Mazumdar @ The Bridgewater Hall

Gaurav Mazumdar sitar Shahbaz Hussain  tabla The classic combination of sitar and tabla is beautifully demonstrated by two brilliant musicians, Gaurav Mazumdar and Shahbaz Hussain. Gaurav is a prolific performer and composer whose skill, energy and passion have propelled him to … ›

Tarang presents Abhilasha @ Southbank Centre

Tarang is an ensemble of brilliant emerging musicians who are making Indian music accessible and relevant to modern Britain. Tarang represents the next generation of British musicians who are treading a new path in Indian music. In ‘Abhilasha’, meaning desire or … ›

Raam’s Samyo Diary

SAMYO members have been busy with exams over Summer, so in May and June there are no formal orchestra events or activities. SAMYO’s next event is part of the Music for Youth National Festival in Birmingham, where the orchestra’s conductors and members will take part in workshops and a performance. In the meantime, Raam shares a fascinating video of a performance he recently found online. ›