KalaSudha in Edinburgh
Our reach in Edinburgh
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Audience reviews
What audiences in Edinburgh said
Attendee reviews and short videos from our previous concerts in Edinburgh.
out of 5
From 4 reviews across 1 concert in Edinburgh
Most recent concert reviewed: 16 November 2025
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Raga Unison at Edinburgh: Wind, Drums and Strings | Double Bill Concert
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Raga Unison at Edinburgh: Wind, Drums and Strings | Double Bill Concert
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Raga Unison at Edinburgh: Wind, Drums and Strings | Double Bill Concert
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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.”
Attended Raga Unison at Edinburgh: Wind, Drums and Strings | Double Bill Concert · 16 November 2025 · Assembly Rooms
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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.
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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.
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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.
Why Edinburgh
What sets KalaSudha apart in Edinburgh
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Chandeliers on George Street
The Assembly Rooms stand at 54 George Street, and their restored halls are hung with chandeliers.
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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.
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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.
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...
Artists we’ve presented in Edinburgh
Meet the musicians whose performances have shaped KalaSudha’s story and community in the city.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Milestones
Our Edinburgh story
The performances, partnerships and shared moments that continue to shape our work in the city.
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Concerts
1 concert presented
KalaSudha has built a stage for Indian classical music in Edinburgh with 1 venue partner.
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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 concertsRaga 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.
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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 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, 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.
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 and how to hear about the next Edinburgh concert.
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 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, and for future dates, new Edinburgh dates.
Can I learn Indian classical music with KalaSudha in Edinburgh, online and in person?
Yes. KalaSudha's online academy 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.
Where can I learn to play the sitar or the tabla in Edinburgh, online or in person, with KalaSudha?
KalaSudha's online academy 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.