--- url: 'https://kalasudha.com/en-gb/place/edinburgh' title: 'Indian Classical Music in Edinburgh' author: name: Anonymous updated: '2026-10-18T22:23:15+00:00' type: website summary: "Indian classical music in Edinburgh's 1787 Assembly Rooms on George Street: Raga Unison, a double bill, closed KalaSudha's four-night November run." image: 'https://kalasudha.com/themes/custom/music_agency/assets/icon/logo.svg' published: true og: site_name: KalaSudha 'image:url': 'https://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 --- Ragas in the 1787 Assembly Rooms Chandeliers on George Street Ahead of Glasgow and London # KalaSudha in Edinburgh [ Explore concerts ](/en-gb/events?time_filter=all&cities%5B0%5D=edinburgh) [ Bring a concert to Edinburgh ](/en-gb/form/city-concert-request?city=Edinburgh&country=India) ## Our reach in Edinburgh 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=edinburgh) [ 5 Artists featured ](/en-gb/artists?cities%5B0%5D=Edinburgh) [ 1 Venue partners ](/en-gb/venues?city=edinburgh) What's next in Edinburgh ## New concerts are being planned Register for Edinburgh 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/55) ### Be part of what comes next Would you like a KalaSudha concert in Edinburgh? Request a performance and tell us how you could help. Every idea is welcome. [ Bring a concert to Edinburgh ](/en-gb/form/city-concert-request?city=Edinburgh&country=India) [ Register for updates ](/en-gb/interest/register/taxonomy_term/55) Audience reviews ## What audiences in Edinburgh said Attendee reviews and short videos from our previous concerts in Edinburgh. 5.0 out of 5 From 4 reviews across 1 concert in Edinburgh Most recent concert reviewed: 16 November 2025 ### Hear it from the audience Short video reviews recorded at our concerts in Edinburgh. [ Register for updates ](/en-gb/interest/register/taxonomy_term/55) [ Read all reviews ](/en-gb/reviews) - Raga Unison at Edinburgh: Wind, Drums and Strings | Double Bill Concert - Raga Unison at Edinburgh: Wind, Drums and Strings | Double Bill Concert - Raga Unison at Edinburgh: Wind, Drums and Strings | Double Bill Concert - Raga Unison at Edinburgh: Wind, Drums and Strings | Double Bill Concert > “I'm really grateful to come here and see this performance in Edinburgh. This is happening. This is amazing. And I would like to get more and more such events in Edinburgh so that I can be a witness for this memorable evening. So thank you, KalaSudha, for having me, having such a great evening here in Edinburgh.” Event Attendee · Edinburgh Attended [Raga Unison at Edinburgh: Wind, Drums and Strings | Double Bill Concert](/en-gb/event/raga-unison-at-edinburgh-wind-drums-and-strings-double-bill-concert) · 16 November 2025 · Assembly Rooms - > It was an amazing experience. This was the best Indian music show which I have attended in UK so far. I've been to quite a few in Glasgow and in London, but nothing has moved me the way these guys moved today. What was more intriguing was the Miami guitar, which was being played in an Indian raga, and the guy who played the guitar with him, and he was playing Indian ragas on the guitar. That was mind-blowing. I've never heard anything like that. The second section was even amazing. The flute player, Mr Praveen. Hats off to that guy. I was like, When I see him, I'll touch his feet. That's how amazing he was. So whoever who is not here, be there whenever you see next post from Kallasuda and be there to experience the magical experience of Indian classical music and how it moves you. Because it moved me, it moved us. It's an amazing experience. Thanks. Thank you for bringing this to us. Image Event Attendee · Edinburgh Attended [Raga Unison at Edinburgh: Wind, Drums and Strings | Double Bill Concert](/en-gb/event/raga-unison-at-edinburgh-wind-drums-and-strings-double-bill-concert) · 16 November 2025 · Assembly Rooms - > It's surreal experience, very good performance, very good artist.First session, second session was truly magical.The music was really, really something which was out of this world. Especially the fusion and the jugalbandis that the artist had between them were really great and it took us into a different dimension altogether.Those who have not watched this program earlier, I would definitely recommend to go ahead and watch it when you get a chance. Thank you very much for this experience, it was wonderful. Image Event Attendee · Edinburgh Attended [Raga Unison at Edinburgh: Wind, Drums and Strings | Double Bill Concert](/en-gb/event/raga-unison-at-edinburgh-wind-drums-and-strings-double-bill-concert) · 16 November 2025 · Assembly Rooms - > It was absolutely amazing to see a range of performances and just the improvised nature, you know, it's amazing to see how they jam together, so yeah, fantastic evening. Image Event Attendee · Edinburgh Attended [Raga Unison at Edinburgh: Wind, Drums and Strings | Double Bill Concert](/en-gb/event/raga-unison-at-edinburgh-wind-drums-and-strings-double-bill-concert) · 16 November 2025 · Assembly Rooms Why Edinburgh ## What sets KalaSudha apart in Edinburgh - ### Chandeliers on George Street The Assembly Rooms stand at 54 George Street, and their restored halls are hung with chandeliers. - ### Ahead of Glasgow and London One listener rated it the best Indian music show they had attended in the UK, ahead of concerts in Glasgow and London. - ### Tabla from the north of England Ustad Shahbaz Hussain, who played tabla that night, lives in Manchester and teaches across the north of England. ## Our venue reach in Edinburgh The halls and cultural spaces where KalaSudha has brought artists and audiences together—and where our network continues to grow. [ ](/en-gb/venue/assembly-rooms) 700 [### Assembly Rooms ](/en-gb/venue/assembly-rooms) Edinburgh 54 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2LR The Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh, is one of Scotland’s most iconic and historic venues, located in the heart of the city’s elegant George Street. Built i... [ Visit website ](https://cultureedinburgh.com/our-venues/assembly-rooms) [ See our work here ](/en-gb/events?venues%5B0%5D=115) [ Venue details ](/en-gb/venue/assembly-rooms) ## Artists we’ve presented in Edinburgh Meet the musicians whose performances have shaped KalaSudha’s story and community in the city. ### [Ajay Prasanna](/en-gb/artist/ajay-prasanna) Pandit of Benaras Gharana Bansuri (Flute) Pandit Ajay Prasanna is a widely acclaimed international flautist from a distinguished musical family. He carries the legacy of his father, Pandit Bholanath Prasanna, who was one of the best flautists India has ever produced. His disciples include Pandit Hari Prasad Chaurasia. New Delhi, India [ View Shows ](/en-gb/artist/ajay-prasanna) ### [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) ### [Shahbaz Hussain](/en-gb/artist/shahbaz-hussain) Tabla Shahbaz Hussain is a renowned and accomplished tabla virtuoso. He is considered one of Europe's finest players, known for his dynamic and intricate performances in Indian classical music and fusion projects. Shahbaz regularly travels across the world to present performances, including throughout Europe, North America & the Asian subcontinent. He has performed in many prestigious venues, including the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C., Lincoln Centre in New York, and London's Royal Albert & Queen Elizabeth Halls. Manchester, United Kingdom [ View Shows ](/en-gb/artist/shahbaz-hussain) ### [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) ### [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) Milestones ## Our Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh with 1 venue partner. 2. Artists ### 5 artists featured Musicians from different lineages have met our Edinburgh audience through performances and conversations. ## Past KalaSudha concerts in Edinburgh 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=edinburgh) City Edinburgh Date SUN 16 NOV ### [ Raga Unison at Edinburgh: Wind, Drums and Strings | Double Bill Concert ](/en-gb/event/raga-unison-at-edinburgh-wind-drums-and-strings-double-bill-concert) AP [Ajay Prasanna](/en-gb/artist/ajay-prasanna) +4 more **Assembly Rooms** Early Bird [ View concert ](/en-gb/event/raga-unison-at-edinburgh-wind-drums-and-strings-double-bill-concert) ## FAQs about Edinburgh Where can I hear live Indian classical music in Edinburgh, where has KalaSudha presented concerts there, and how do I hear about the next Edinburgh date? KalaSudha has presented Indian classical music in Edinburgh at the Assembly Rooms on George Street, in a double bill of bansuri (bamboo flute) with tabla and Indian slide guitar with guitar. The Georgian building dates from 1787. For the line-up, see [who played at Raga Unison in Edinburgh](/faq/who-played-at-raga-unison-in-edinburgh). To hear about the next Edinburgh date, press **Register for updates** on the [KalaSudha Edinburgh page](/place/edinburgh) or join the KalaSudha newsletter. How can I find out when KalaSudha announces its next Indian classical music concert in Edinburgh? Press Register for updates on the KalaSudha Edinburgh page at [kalasudha.com/place/edinburgh](/place/edinburgh) to hear about new KalaSudha concerts in Edinburgh. KalaSudha lists each new Edinburgh date on that page with its booking link. KalaSudha's November 2025 Edinburgh concert, [Raga Unison at Edinburgh](/faq/where-can-i-hear-indian-classical-music-in-edinburgh), ran at the Assembly Rooms on George Street on Sunday 16 November 2025. It was a double bill of bansuri with tabla, and Indian slide guitar with guitar. See [who played at Raga Unison in Edinburgh](/faq/who-played-at-raga-unison-in-edinburgh). Which musicians played at Raga Unison, KalaSudha's November 2025 concert at the Assembly Rooms in Edinburgh, and what did each play? Five musicians played KalaSudha's Raga Unison at the Assembly Rooms in Edinburgh in November 2025: Pandit Ajay Prasanna (bansuri), Ustad Shahbaz Hussain (tabla), Pandit Debasis Chakroborty (Indian slide guitar), Giuliano Modarelli (guitar) and R. N. Prakash (ghatam and kanjira). Bansuri and tabla formed one pairing. Pandit Debasis Chakroborty, who plays in the Senia-Maihar gharana tradition, shared the stage with the London-based guitarist Giuliano Modarelli. What did the audience say about the concert at the Assembly Rooms in Edinburgh? One listener at the Assembly Rooms in Edinburgh called it "the best Indian music show which I have attended in UK so far. I've been to quite a few in Glasgow and in London, but nothing has moved me the way these guys moved today." Another said: "I would like to get more and more such events in Edinburgh." See [who played at the Edinburgh concert](/faq/who-played-at-raga-unison-in-edinburgh) and [how to hear about the next Edinburgh concert](/faq/how-do-i-hear-about-new-kalasudha-concerts-in-edinburgh). Was KalaSudha's Raga Unison concert at the Assembly Rooms in Edinburgh in November 2025 part of a tour, and where else did the tour play? Yes. Raga Unison at Edinburgh, KalaSudha's concert at the Assembly Rooms on Sunday 16 November 2025, closed a four-night KalaSudha tour that ran from Thursday 13 to Sunday 16 November 2025. [Oxford Raga Unison](/faq/has-kalasudha-performed-in-oxford-before) opened the tour at the Holywell Music Room in Oxford on 13 November. Raga Unison at Southampton followed at Turner Sims, University of Southampton, on 14 November. London Ragas Fusion played The Duke's Hall at the Royal Academy of Music in London on 15 November. For the Edinburgh line-up, see [who played Raga Unison at Edinburgh](/faq/who-played-at-raga-unison-in-edinburgh), and for future dates, [new Edinburgh dates](/faq/how-do-i-hear-about-new-kalasudha-concerts-in-edinburgh). Can I learn Indian classical music with KalaSudha in Edinburgh, 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 Edinburgh sign up, KalaSudha brings physical workshops and summer camps to Edinburgh, so you can learn online and in person. To catch new Edinburgh dates, see [how to hear about new KalaSudha concerts in Edinburgh](/faq/how-do-i-hear-about-new-kalasudha-concerts-in-edinburgh). Where can I learn to play the sitar or the tabla in Edinburgh, 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 Edinburgh sign up, KalaSudha brings physical workshops and summer camps to Edinburgh, so you can learn online and in person. See [learning with KalaSudha in Edinburgh](/faq/can-i-learn-indian-classical-music-with-kalasudha-in-edinburgh). 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.