टोटनेस मधील कलासुधा
टोटनेस मधील आमचा विस्तार
लाइव्ह संगीत, विश्वासार्ह भागीदारी आणि सामायिक सांस्कृतिक अनुभवांतून उभा राहणारा वाढता समुदाय.
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Why टोटनेस
What sets KalaSudha apart in टोटनेस
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Three decades at Dartington
Pandit Sanju Sahai has played for Dartington audiences for more than thirty years.
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Parking on the estate
Pay for on-site parking by machine or the RingGo app, near the Hall or at The Cider Press Centre.
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Ravi Shankar at Dartington
Ravi Shankar is among the Indian artists who have visited and performed on the estate.
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Indian music at the college
Imrat Khan and Sharda Sahai led the study of Indian music at the former Dartington College of Arts.
टोटनेस मधील आमची स्थळे
ती सभागृहे आणि सांस्कृतिक स्थळे जिथे कलासुधाने कलाकार आणि श्रोत्यांना एकत्र आणले, आणि जिथे आमचे जाळे वाढत आहे.
Artists we’ve presented in टोटनेस
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)
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.
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.
Sitar
Tommy Khosla is a sitarist and composer who blends sounds from Latin jazz, hip-hop and electronic music into his playing. He is the founder of Jawari band and Vadi Records. His debut solo album, Vignettes, which he produced himself, drew praise from Songlines magazine and BBC Asian Network. He currently trains with Anoushka Shankar and Ricky Romain. He performs everywhere, from Birmingham Symphony Hall with the City’s orchestra to Oxford University’s World Music series, Kala Festival 2025, and St Thomas’ Hospital’s Lyrix Organix.
Milestones
Our टोटनेस story
The performances, partnerships and shared moments that continue to shape our work in the city.
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संगीत मैफली
2 concerts presented
KalaSudha has built a stage for Indian classical music in टोटनेस with 1 venue partner.
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कलाकार
11 artists featured
Musicians from different lineages have met our टोटनेस audience through performances and conversations.