--- url: 'http://kalasudha.com/en-gb/place/bristol' title: 'Indian Classical Music in Bristol' author: name: Anonymous updated: '2026-10-18T22:44:41+00:00' type: website summary: 'KalaSudha presents Indian classical concerts across the UK. Register for updates on this page to hear when a Bristol date is announced.' image: 'http://kalasudha.com/themes/custom/music_agency/assets/icon/logo.svg' published: true og: site_name: KalaSudha 'image:url': 'http://kalasudha.com/themes/custom/music_agency/assets/icon/logo.svg' 'image:secure_url': 'https://kalasudha.com/themes/custom/music_agency/assets/icon/logo.svg' 'image:type': image/svg+xml 'image:alt': KalaSudha --- Indian classical music for Bristol A full-day raga festival Oxford's music room from 1748 # KalaSudha in Bristol [ Explore concerts ](/en-gb/events?time_filter=all&cities%5B0%5D=bristol) [ Bring a concert to Bristol ](/en-gb/form/city-concert-request?city=Bristol&country=India) ## Our reach in Bristol A growing community built through live music, trusted partnerships and shared cultural experiences. [ 1 Concerts presented ](/en-gb/events?time_filter=all&cities%5B0%5D=bristol) [ 4 Artists featured ](/en-gb/artists?cities%5B0%5D=Bristol) [ 0 Venue partners ](/en-gb/venues?city=bristol) What's next in Bristol ## New concerts are being planned Register for Bristol updates to hear first, or talk to us about bringing a KalaSudha concert to your venue. [ Register for updates ](/en-gb/interest/register/taxonomy_term/244) ### Be part of what comes next Would you like a KalaSudha concert in Bristol? Request a performance and tell us how you could help. Every idea is welcome. [ Bring a concert to Bristol ](/en-gb/form/city-concert-request?city=Bristol&country=India) [ Register for updates ](/en-gb/interest/register/taxonomy_term/244) Why Bristol ## What sets KalaSudha apart in Bristol - ### A full-day raga festival At Dartington near Totnes, the 2025 Dartington Ragas Festival ran from Kathak to a tabla face-off. - ### Oxford's music room from 1748 The Holywell Music Room dates from 1748 and has a claim to be the oldest purpose-built music room in Europe. - ### A guitarist schooled in ragas Giuliano Modarelli studied sitar and sarod under Indian masters and plays Western guitar through the grammar of Indian classical music. ## Artists we’ve presented in Bristol Meet the musicians whose performances have shaped KalaSudha’s story and community in the city. ### [Giuliano Modarelli](/en-gb/artist/giuliano-modarelli) Guitar Giuliano Modarelli is an internationally acclaimed Italian guitarist and composer, celebrated for his distinctive blend of Indian classical, jazz, and contemporary world music. Based in London, he has developed a unique voice on the guitar, drawing deeply from Indian rhythmic and melodic traditions while maintaining the freedom and improvisational spirit of jazz. A long-time collaborator with some of the finest Indian classical artists, including Pandit Debasis Chakroborty, Shahbaz Hussain, RN Prakash, and Pandit Ajay Prasanna, Giuliano’s music bridges cultures with fluid virtuosity and emotional depth. He is also a founding member of the award-winning fusion ensemble Kefaya and the Quest Ensemble. He continues to perform and teach worldwide, inspiring audiences with his cross-cultural artistry. London, United Kingdom [ View Shows ](/en-gb/artist/giuliano-modarelli) ### [Debasis Chakroborty](/en-gb/artist/debasis-chakroborty) Pandit of Senia-Maihar Gharana Indian Slide Guitar Debasis Chakroborty is a well-known Indian classical Slide guitar virtuoso of India. He has performed extensively throughout South East Asia, Australia, the USA and Europe in major international music festivals. Agra, India [ View Shows ](/en-gb/artist/debasis-chakroborty) ### [R. N. Prakash](/en-gb/artist/r-n-prakash) RN Prakash is a versatile percussionist who specialises in South Indian percussion instruments such as the ghatam, khanjira, and mridangam. He learned his art from the age of 6 in Bangalore, India, under the tutelage of K.N. Krishna Murthy. London, United Kingdom [ View Shows ](/en-gb/artist/r-n-prakash) ### [Sam Evans](/en-gb/artist/sam-evans) Mastery in Motion Tabla Sam Evans is a contemporary Australian tabla player. He works as a performer, composer and educator in Melbourne. Following a decade of study with Pandit Anindo Chatterjee in Kolkata, India and with Ustad Zakir Hussain in America, he is now a regular international performer of both traditional Indian music and contemporary world music. Melbourne, Australia [ View Shows ](/en-gb/artist/sam-evans) Milestones ## Our Bristol story The performances, partnerships and shared moments that continue to shape our work in the city. 1. Concerts ### 1 concert presented KalaSudha has built a stage for Indian classical music in Bristol. 2. Artists ### 4 artists featured Musicians from different lineages have met our Bristol audience through performances and conversations. ## Past KalaSudha concerts in Bristol Explore the performances, artists and venue partnerships that have grown our community across the city. [ View all past concerts ](/en-gb/events?time_filter=past&cities%5B0%5D=bristol) City Bristol Date SUN 13 SEP ### [ Bristol Ragas: Slide & Strum on The Mystic Frets ](/en-gb/event/bristol-ragas-slide-strum-on-the-mystic-frets) GM [Giuliano Modarelli](/en-gb/artist/giuliano-modarelli) +3 more **Trinity Centre** Early Bird [ View concert ](/en-gb/event/bristol-ragas-slide-strum-on-the-mystic-frets) ## FAQs about Bristol Where can I hear live Indian classical music in Bristol, and does KalaSudha hold concerts there? KalaSudha lists every Bristol concert on its [Bristol city page](/place/bristol), each with its booking link. KalaSudha is also launching a streaming player on its own platform soon, with live concerts and edited recordings of past concerts in up to 4K. To find out [when KalaSudha will hold a concert in Bristol](/faq/when-is-kalasudhas-next-concert-in-bristol), press Register for updates on the Bristol city page. When is KalaSudha's next Indian classical music concert in Bristol? KalaSudha posts every Bristol concert date on its [Bristol page](/place/bristol) as soon as it announces one. Use Register for updates on the [Bristol page](/place/bristol) to hear when KalaSudha sets a Bristol date. Which kind of concert suits a newcomer from Bristol? Choose an evening whose listing explains the raga form. At the Great Hall in Reading in September 2026, the opening half moved from an unmetered alap and jod into pieces in cycles of 7 and 10 beats. Bristol concerts, once announced, are listed on this page. Can I learn Indian classical music from Bristol with KalaSudha, online and in person? Yes. KalaSudha's [online academy](/courses) offers classes in every discipline of Indian classical music, and keeps adding specialised courses and teachers. The courses are hybrid. When enough learners in Bristol sign up, KalaSudha brings physical workshops and summer camps to Bristol, so you can learn online and in person. For concert dates, see [when KalaSudha comes to Bristol](/faq/when-is-kalasudhas-next-concert-in-bristol). Where can I learn to play the sitar or the tabla in Bristol, online or in person, with KalaSudha? KalaSudha's [online academy](/courses) teaches **sitar** and **tabla**, among every discipline of Indian classical music, and keeps adding specialised courses and teachers. The courses are hybrid. When enough learners in Bristol sign up, KalaSudha brings physical workshops and summer camps to Bristol, so you can learn online and in person. See [learning online from Bristol](/faq/can-i-learn-indian-classical-music-online-from-bristol). Can I hire a sitar player or a tabla player through KalaSudha for an event in Bristol? Yes. To book a **sitar** or **tabla** player in Bristol, email with the date, the place and the type of event, and KalaSudha suggests musicians. KalaSudha lists its Bristol concerts, once announced, on [KalaSudha in Bristol](/place/bristol). Stay close ## Keep KalaSudha close. Receive news of concerts, learning opportunities, recordings and the work taking shape at KalaSudha. - Concert news - ·Learning opportunities - ·Recordings and stories We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.