KalaSudha in London
Greater London, United Kingdom
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A Hundred Strings in London: Plucked and Struck
Grammy-nominated sitarist Adnan Khan, Vinay Desai on santoor and Ustad Akram Khan on tabla. Sun 22 Nov, 5 PM, St Saviour's, Pimlico.
Audience reviews
What audiences in London said
Attendee reviews and short videos from our previous concerts in London.
out of 5
From 5 reviews across 1 concert in London
Most recent concert reviewed: 15 November 2025
“I think what was beautiful is the confluence, so it's a confluence of cultures, we were discussing that outside, and we were just talking about Sufism and oneness, you know, so that again is a proof of that oneness, how the instruments from West and East merge together.”
Attended London Ragas Fusion: Flute, Piano, Tabla & Ghatam in Dialogue · 15 November 2025 · The Duke's Hall
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Great experience, thoroughly enlightening, and great to see all the different musicians working together. We enjoyed the fusion, I thought that was brilliant. Fusion, yes. Different experience, thank you.
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Yeah, the music was so universal, it's like you brought everybody together. Absolutely. And I really felt like the instruments were like part, it was almost like it was part of their bodies. Yeah, the way they played, which was just so amazing.
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Absolutely extraordinary. I don't think I've ever experienced a combination of instruments that way. I mean, I've got to say, I felt absolute bliss just running through my body throughout that entire event. I just couldn't stop smiling. The sheer artistry and brilliance of those artists was just something that I cannot even describe to anybody unless they sit there and they experience it themselves. Thank you, thank you, thank you. I hope that we have many, many more of these types of concerts and I hope that these artists will at least produce something together or come together on the stage. It's a gift. Thank you so much.
Why London
What sets KalaSudha apart in London
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A monthly baithak in Silvertown
London Ragas meets once a month in Silvertown, at Royal Wharf Community Dock or The Tate Institute.
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Explained, then danced
One London Ragas Kathak evening opened with two lecture-demonstrations, on the dance and on tabla, before the performance.
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From the Royal Academy to Pimlico
Our London stages include The Bhavan, The Duke's Hall at the Royal Academy of Music, Hoxton Hall and St Saviour's, Pimlico.
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Taught by the weekend's performer
In July 2026 Shakir Khan taught a two-day sitar workshop in Silvertown, open to all levels and instruments, the weekend of his London Ragas concert.
Our venue reach in London
The halls and cultural spaces where KalaSudha has brought artists and audiences together—and where our network continues to grow.
Royal Academy of Music, 1–5 York Gate, Marylebone Rd, London, NW1 5HT
The Duke's Hall at the Royal Academy of Music, Marylebone, is a stunning venue for concerts and recitals with excellent acoustics for up to 319 attend...
65 Evelyn Road, Royal Docks, London, E16 1TU
130 Hoxton Street, London, N1 6SH
A historic Victorian venue with an intimate, atmospheric setting, Hoxton Hall provides a distinctive stage for KalaSudha’s Indian classical music perf...
303 N Woolwich Rd, London, E16 2BB
Royal Wharf Community Dock, 2 John Harrison Sq, Royal Wharf, London, E16 2ZA
The community centre in Royal Wharf, near West Silvertown DLR and Pontoon Dock DLR.
St George's Square, Pimlico, London, SW1V 3QW
St Saviour's is a Grade II listed Victorian church on St George's Square in Pimlico, designed by Thomas Cundy and consecrated in 1864. It holds a Hill...
Artists we’ve presented in London
Meet the musicians whose performances have shaped KalaSudha’s story and community in the city.
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.
Deepak Shah is an Indian pianist and composer who plays Indian classical ragas on the grand piano. His music blends Indian and Western styles in a smooth, natural way. For over twenty-five years, he has been performing in India and abroad, sharing music that feels personal, pure, and deeply connected to both cultures.
An acclaimed accompanist as well as soloist, Durjay Bhaumik hails from Kolkata. Born and raised in a raised musical environment, Durjay’s early initiation into Music by Pandit Dulal Nutta of Banaras Gharana nurtured Durjay’s considerable talent. He has been learning the intricacies of Musical and Rhythmic expressions and advanced studies with Tal Yogi Pandit Suresh Talwalkar since 2001. His tonal excellency, technical virtuosity and sensitivity towards the nuances of music have taken him places accompanying celebrities of Indian Classical Music in the leading Classical Music Festivals of India and overseas. In his carrier spanning over two & half decades now, he is one of his generation's most sought-after Tabla players. As a part of collaborative work with world music, he has performed with the celebrated musicians of different countries. Like Art Lee of Japan, Raho Langsepp of Estonia, the Vienna youth choir etc., to name a few. He has performed and directed a rhythm ensemble - "NAAD CONFLUENCE”, with various Artists of Hindustani and Carnatic Classical Music. Connoisseurs & critics have marked his presence in the prestigious music festivals of the country. An “A” graded artist from All India Radio, Doordarshan & I C C R, Durjay did his Graduation in Commerce from Kolkata University and master’s in music from Indira Kala Sangeet Viswavidyalay (Khairagarh University) Durjay's performances and work has been widely acclaimed and appreciated by audiences at various music festivals and venues all across the globe spanning several parts of Asia, Europe, middle east and The U S A, Canada etc. marked with considerable success and appreciation.Awards:‘New Age Tabla Maestro’ - Awarded by Asian African Chamber of Commerce 2022. ‘Pandit Ramji Upadhyay Samman’ by Mangaldhwani Foundation: 2018. ‘Kalashree Samman’ by Swaranjali Trust New Delhi 2021. ‘Sangeet Sahodar’ by Sangeet Kala Kendra Agra 2013.He has accompanied legendary artists like: Pt Rajan & Sajan Mishraartists, Vidushi Girija Devi, Ud. Abdul Halim Zafar Khan, Ud Imrat Khan, Ud Shujat Khan, Pt Biswajit Roy Chowdhury, Pt Bhajan Sopori, Pt Vishwa Mohan Bhatt, Pt Ronu Majumdar, Pt Rakesh Chaurasia, Pt Ajoy Chakraborty, Pt Ram Narayan, Pt Ulhas Kashalkar, Pt Vinayak Torvi, Pt Budhaditya Mukherjee, Vidushi Padma Talwalkar, And many more celebrated artistes. He is based in New Delhi and teaches aspiring students worldwide with utmost sincerity.Discography: Rhythmic Colours by Questz World (Solo) Safar - A Voyage through Ragas by Questz World (Solo) The Indian Cello by DDD. (Accompaniment with Cello) Scintillating Sarangi by Times Music (Accompanying with Sarangi)
Dr Lovely Sharma plays sitar at Dayalbagh Educational Institute, UP. First woman sitarist with a D.Litt., Kala Bhushan awardee, former Vice-Chancellor of Raja Mansingh Tomar Music & Arts University.
Sanju Sahai is a talented Tabla player who started playing young. He comes from a family of famous Tabla players and is considered one of the best in the world. Sanju has performed in prestigious venues, such as Carnegie Hall in New York, the Sydney Opera House in Australia, and the Royal Albert Hall in London. He has also played with many well-known musicians worldwide and has collaborated on projects with international artists from various genres, including Jazz, Opera, Western Classical, and contemporary dance. Sanju has received recognition for his music and has been invited to perform for important figures such as Her Majesty the Queen on multiple occasions. In addition to his performance work, Sanju teaches and conducts workshops and residencies in schools and universities. He has been a tutor at the University of London for over 15 years and has played a role in the successful implementation of an international collaborative research project on music.
Ustad Mohammad Akram Khan is a respected Indian classical tabla player from the Ajrada Gharana. A seventh-generation artist, he has performed around the world for over forty years. He is renowned for his exceptional skill, tradition, and dedication to preserving the Ajrada style of tabla.
Milestones
Our London story
The performances, partnerships and shared moments that continue to shape our work in the city.
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Concerts
15 concerts presented
KalaSudha has built a stage for Indian classical music in London with 8 venue partners.
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Artists
19 artists featured
Musicians from different lineages have met our London audience through performances and conversations.
Past KalaSudha concerts in London
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