德文郡的创意小镇 Three decades at Dartington Parking on the estate

卡拉苏达在 托特尼斯

托特尼斯 - 音乐之城

我们在 托特尼斯 的足迹

一个通过现场音乐、可信赖的合作伙伴关系和共同的文化体验不断壮大的社区。

What's next in 托特尼斯

New concerts are being planned

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Why 托特尼斯

What sets KalaSudha apart in 托特尼斯

  • Three decades at Dartington

    Pandit Sanju Sahai has played for Dartington audiences for more than thirty years.

  • Parking on the estate

    Pay for on-site parking by machine or the RingGo app, near the Hall or at The Cider Press Centre.

  • Ravi Shankar at Dartington

    Ravi Shankar is among the Indian artists who have visited and performed on the estate.

  • Indian music at the college

    Imrat Khan and Sharda Sahai led the study of Indian music at the former Dartington College of Arts.

我们在 托特尼斯 的合作场馆

卡拉苏达在这些音乐厅和文化空间中汇聚了艺术家与观众,我们的网络也在这里不断扩展。

Artists we’ve presented in 托特尼斯

Meet the musicians whose performances have shaped KalaSudha’s story and community in the city.

Pandit Debasis Chakroborty playing Indian slide guitar

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
Deepak-Shah

Raga Pianist

Piano

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.

Mumbai, India
Durjay-Bhaumik

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)

Akram-Khan

Ustad of Ajrada Gharana

Tabla

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.

New Delhi, India
Sanju-Sahai

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.

Tommy-Khosla

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.

London, United Kingdom

Milestones

Our 托特尼斯 story

The performances, partnerships and shared moments that continue to shape our work in the city.

  1. 音乐会
    Dartington-Trust-Hall-27-Sep-2025

    2 concerts presented

    KalaSudha has built a stage for Indian classical music in 托特尼斯 with 1 venue partner.

  2. 艺术家
    Pandit Debasis Chakroborty playing Indian slide guitar

    11 artists featured

    Musicians from different lineages have met our 托特尼斯 audience through performances and conversations.

FAQs about 托特尼斯

Where can I hear Indian classical music near Totnes?
KalaSudha has presented Indian classical music at Dartington Trust Hall, on the Dartington estate near Totnes (TQ9 6EL): an evening concert on Sunday 27 August 2023 and the full-day Dartington Ragas Festival on Saturday 27 September 2025. Pandit Debasis Chakroborty played Indian slide guitar at both.
How do I hear about new KalaSudha concerts in Totnes?
When KalaSudha announces a concert in Totnes, it is listed on this page with its booking link. Our Totnes concerts have taken place at Dartington Trust Hall, including the full-day Dartington Ragas Festival in September 2025. Use Register for updates on this page to hear when a new Totnes date is set.
What happened at the Dartington Ragas Festival?
The Dartington Ragas Festival filled a whole day at Dartington Trust Hall, outside Totnes, in September 2025, with sets “linked like beads on a single thread, so you can listen without needing to keep track of the time”. Jaymini Sahai danced Kathak, Amit Sharma sang dhrupad, and Jonathan Mayer's sitar met Pandit Debasis Chakroborty's Indian slide guitar. Ustad Akram Khan and Pandit Sanju Sahai played tabla, and Tommy Khosla played sitar.
Why is Dartington linked with Indian music?
Dartington's founders, Dorothy and Leonard Elmhirst, took their vision from Rabindranath Tagore, according to Totnes Today. The estate near Totnes has hosted Indian artists including Ravi Shankar, and the former Dartington College of Arts taught Indian music under Imrat Khan and Sharda Sahai.
Where do I park at Dartington Trust Hall, and is it accessible?
Dartington Trust Hall, near Totnes, has paid on-site parking near the Hall and Gardens and at The Cider Press Centre, payable by machine or the RingGo app. Blue Badge bays sit near key locations, and accessible toilets are on the estate. The gardens have wheelchair-friendly routes, but some footpaths can be uneven, so contact the venue about specific access needs.
Can I learn Indian classical music with KalaSudha in Totnes?
Pandit Debasis Chakroborty played Indian slide guitar at Dartington Trust Hall, near Totnes, in August 2023, and at the 2025 Dartington Ragas Festival his slide guitar met Jonathan Mayer's sitar. To learn from him now, take Indian Slide Guitar in the online academy at /courses.

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