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Norwich Ragas: Slide & Strum on The Mystic Frets
- 19 Sep 2026
- Saturday
- 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
- 2 hours, 30 minutes
- St Andrew's Hall, Norwich
- Norwich, GB
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Ticket Price
£20 £30
Event Summary
Performing Artists
"To play the tabla is to breathe life into an ancient conversation. Through my music and teaching, I strive to create a space where the vibrant traditions of India and the creative spirit of Australia can meet and create something entirely new.
Event Highlights
Pandit Debasis Chakroborty brings Indian classical slide guitar to Norwich
Giuliano Modarelli, raga and jazz on a single guitar
Dr Sam Evans, Australia's first tabla PhD
Raga structure in the first half
Fusion Horizons after the interval
St Andrew's Hall hosts Kala Festival 2026
Performing Artists
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Giuliano Modarelli -
Debasis Chakroborty -
Sam Evans -
R. N. Prakash
Event Details
Dear music lovers from Norwich, we are delighted to present "Slide & Strum on The Mystic Frets" as part of Kala Festival 2026 at St Andrew's Hall, Norwich. A unique musical journey that beautifully bridges the ancient traditions of Indian classical music with the expressive freedom of Western guitar playing.
This special evening features an extraordinary collaboration between three masterful artists from different musical worlds: Indian Slide Guitar maestro Pandit Debasis Chakroborty, visiting from Agra, India; guitarist Giuliano Modarelli from the UK; Sam Evans on Tabla from Australia; and RN Prakash on Ghatam.
The addition of (RN) Bangalore Prakash brings the earthy, intricate rhythmic colours of Carnatic percussion into the concert, adding another rare flavour to this live experiment. It is a special opportunity to witness legendary artists exploring such cross-tradition dialogue on stage.
In this concert, the soulful, meditative voice of the Indian slide guitar will converse with the rich harmonies and techniques of the Western guitar, elegantly supported by the rhythmic brilliance of the tabla. The performance promises a deep musical dialogue that honours both tradition and innovation.
Classical Foundations
The first session will explore the pure essence of Indian classical music. A soul-stirring Raga-based composition featuring Alap and Jod (20 minutes).Followed by two short compositions of 15 minutes each, set in lively 7-beat and 10-beat cycles (Rupak and Jhaptal). This segment highlights the lyrical beauty and improvisational depth of Indian ragas through the duo guitar's unique timbre.
Fusion Horizons
The second session after intermission opens the doors to creative exploration with exciting fusion-style compositions. Three improvised pieces of 10 minutes each, showcasing seamless blending of Indian and Western musical elements, rhythms, and textures.
This part of the concert celebrates the joy of musical discovery, where guitars weave melody, harmony, and rhythm in spontaneous, captivating ways, accompanied by tabla and ghatam.
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