# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Vinay Desai (santoor)
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 07 Nov, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat, 07 Nov, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Vinay Desai:

Vinay Desai is a direct disciple of the world renowned Santoor Maestro Padma Vibhusan Pandit Shivkumar Sharmaji. After completing college, Vinay sought out to learn Santoor in India. Having had some background training in Indian Classical music, in 2011, Pandit Shivkumar Sharma guided him to begin his training under Takahiro Arai and Kunal Gunjal before being accepted by Panditji himself. He regularly performs throughout USA (including Hawaii), Argentina, Canada, The Bahamas, Australia, and India. He has performed for some of the well known organizations and prestigious festivals in different countries including Fringe Festival in Adelaide, Mona Foma in Tasmania, Lollapalooza Festival in Argentina (Vinay was one of the first Santoor players to play in an orchestra in Argentina), Festival of Tabla in L.A., KBF Festival in Arizona, Kussum Mahotsav TSA in NJ, Darpan in Texas, Jaipur Literature Festival, SwarZankar in Pune, Hamsadhwani, Matra in Kolkata, and Starglam Entertainment in Canada. Though specializing in Indian Classical Music, Vinay has worked with many different genres. He is known for his meditative and dynamic musical phrases. His devotion to the purity and the depth of Shivkumar Sharma's style comes forth in performance. Vinay continues to spread his Guru’s work not only through performances, but also teaching and lecturing at different places. He has performed with legends including Ustad Tari khan, Pandit Anindo Chatterjee, Ustad Sukhvinder Singh and some of the most renowned up and coming Tabla players.

venue is wheelchair accessible
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/philadelphia/vinay-desai-santoor/200030591572803
- **Event Categories**: Festivals, Music, Entertainment, Workshops, Art, literary-art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 7

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Philadelphia
- **state**: PA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Atonement
- **lat**: 39.976250058848
- **long**: -75.130966922553
- **full address**: Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Atonement, 1542 E Montgomery Ave,Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Vinay Desai (santoor) being held?
  - **A:** Vinay Desai (santoor) takes place on Sat, 07 Nov, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Sat, 07 Nov, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Atonement, 1542 E Montgomery Ave,Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Vinay Desai (santoor)?
  - **A:** Vinay Desai (santoor) is organized by Fire Museum Presents.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Vinay Desai (santoor) is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Philadelphia, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Vinay Desai (santoor) sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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