# Event Details - **Event Name**: Voices in Confluence: An Evening of Music, Poetry & Conversation - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 23 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri, 23 Jan, 2026 at 09:30 pm - **Event Description**: Experience a captivating evening of music, poetry & conversation with a special Meet & Greet at Bramble Arts LoftAbout this EventJoin Hera Mubashir and Ronnie Malley for a captivating evening of music, poetry, and conversation. Experience soulful performances that blend vocal and instrumental artistry, highlighting the beauty and depth of diverse musical traditions. The evening also features a special Meet & Greet with Bushra Amiwala, offering a chance to connect with the artists and fellow attendees.Hera will be joined by Dhananjay Kunte on tabla, Hitesh Master on harmonium, and Sonny Patel on flute, adding rich instrumental depth to the evening.The event takes place at Bramble Arts Loft, a creative space in Andersonville’s culturally diverse neighborhood, providing an inspiring setting for this celebration of art, culture, and community.Doors open at 6:30 PM with drinks bar open for service.Hera MubashirHera Mubashir is a South Asian classical vocalist based in Chicago, born and raised in Karachi, Pakistan. She is deeply drawn to the moods and depth of raags, especially in the realm of khayal, where the fluidity of sur allows her to communicate a unique feeling with striking freedom. She also explores thumri, geet, and ghazal, keeping alive traditions where poetry and melody are inseparable. Hera has been training under Ustaad Urooj Saami of the Qawwal Bacha Delhi Gharana, a centuries-old lineage renowned for its depth, devotion, and mastery of raag and khayal. She has performed with various South Asian organizations in the Chicagoland area, marking her presence with solo performances earlier this year. Beyond performance, Hera is passionate about representation and community, seeing music as a powerful way for people to come together.Ronnie Malley is a Palestinian-American musician, storyteller, and educator specializing in Middle Eastern, North African, South Asian, and medieval Spanish music. He performs with ensembles including Apollo's Fire, Diwan al-Han, Lamajamal, and Surabhi Ensemble, and has contributed to award-winning theater, film, and TV projects such as The Band’s Visit (Broadway, Tony Awards, Grammy Awards), Mo (Netflix), and The Jungle Book (Disney/Goodman Theatre). Ronnie is also a composer and producer with several albums and collaborative works, and his accolades include multiple Jeff Award nominations, the 2020 Kennedy Center Citizen Artist Award, and the 2023 Chamber Music America Michael Jaffee Visionary Award. He holds a BA in Global Music Studies from DePaul University and an MA in Languages from the University of Chicago, where he is currently pursuing a PhD in Ethnomusicology.Dhananjay KunteDhananjay Kunte is a highly accomplished tabla artist based in Chicagoland, trained under Pt. Pandurang Mukhade of the Farukhabad gharana and holding a Master’s Degree in tabla. He has accompanied artists across classical, light, devotional, and kirtan music, and is a core member of the world-fusion Surabhi Ensemble, with multiple performances at the Chicago World Music Festival. A prolific composer and dedicated educator, he leads the Pratibha School of Music, where he actively teaches and mentors tabla students.Hitesh Master NayakHitesh “Master” Nayak hails from a distinguished lineage of royal court musicians (Rajgayaks) from Junagadh and Gwalior, whose musical heritage dates back to the 15th century. Trained from the age of three by his father Vrajlal Nayak and later under eminent gurus of the Mewati Gharana, he also learned harmonium from masters of Mumbai’s Deshi Natak Samaj. A Master’s degree holder in Music from Gandharva Mahavidyalay, Ahmedabad, Hitesh performed in Bollywood for over a decade with the legendary Shankar–Jaikishan duo. Now based in Chicago, he continues to teach and perform, carrying forward his family’s rich classical legacy.Sonny PatelDr. Sonny Patel is a student of Lyon Leifer, studying bansuri - the bamboo flute of northern South Asia. He performs with the South Asian Music Ensemble at the University of Chicago and is a member of Do The Needful, Chicago’s surf-punk Bollywood band. Sonny has performed at venues including the Old Town School of Folk Music, the South Asia Institute, and summer festivals across Chicago. A physician by training, he is also the Director of Programs at Chicago Debates. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/voices-in-confluence-an-evening-of-music-poetry-and-conversation/100001977285899352 - **Event Categories**: art, entertainment, music, literary-art, festivals, theatre, workshops, music-festivals, live-music, meetups, meet-and-greet - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 28.52, max: 28.52, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Chicago - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: Bramble Arts Loft - **lat**: 41.98291880000001 - **long**: -87.66824609999999 - **full address**: Bramble Arts Loft, 5545 North Clark Street, Chicago, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Voices in Confluence: An Evening of Music, Poetry & Conversation - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/6061311fdfeb0f7cdbf12eea4106156b4da71154c38ff6a3df6a922709e1c6c2-rimg-w1200-h600-dca68a62-gmir.jpg?v=1765303120 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Voices in Confluence: An Evening of Music, Poetry & Conversation being held? - **A:** Voices in Confluence: An Evening of Music, Poetry & Conversation takes place on Fri, 23 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Fri, 23 Jan, 2026 at 09:30 pm at Bramble Arts Loft, 5545 North Clark Street, Chicago, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Voices in Confluence: An Evening of Music, Poetry & Conversation? - **A:** Tickets for Voices in Confluence: An Evening of Music, Poetry & Conversation are priced at USD 29 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionUSD 29 + USD 4 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Voices in Confluence: An Evening of Music, Poetry & Conversation? - **A:** Voices in Confluence: An Evening of Music, Poetry & Conversation is organized by Hera Mubashir. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Voices in Confluence: An Evening of Music, Poetry & Conversation is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Chicago, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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