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

Indian Slide Guitar performance, followed by Tabla titans Pundit Sanju Sahai & Ustad Akram Khan in a once-in-a-lifetime London 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 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.

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.

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.

You may also like the following events from Kala Festival:

• This September, 25th September, 01:00 pm, Tabla Tales: Unveiling the Secrets of Rhythm with Ustad Akram Khan in London

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