Golden Drum and Sacred Arts Research invite you to an intimate gathering celebrating the rich tradition of Indian Classical Music.
Join us once again and immerse yourself in an atmosphere resonant of an era where court musicians performed for royalty in Indian palaces.
These are intimate concerts, like that of a palace music chamber, giving the audience and musicians an opportunity to connect, ask questions and speak to the inspiration and history of the music being shared. Enjoy the deep meditation that only classical Indian raga can bring!
On November 19th we will have a concert featuring:
Pandit Anirban Dasgupta
Mir Naqibul Islam (Tabla)
Doors open at 6:30pm, the event starts at 7:00PM - 9:00PM*.
This event is a $30 suggested donation. All funds go to support the musicians and future programming at the Golden Drum. No one will be turned away for lack of funds and we appreciate your support!
*COVID PROTOCOLS
Space is limited to 15 people to maintain social distance during the event.
Per CDC Guidelines, unvaccinated guests will be required to wear masks.
ALL ATTENDEES to get a RAPID COVID TEST within 48 HOURS of our event. EVEN IF YOU ARE VACCINATED, YOU MUST PROVIDE A TEST.
Please be prepared to share an image of your test when you arrive! We look forward to gathering together in a safe way.
ABOUT THE MUSICIANS
Pandit Anirban Dasgupta
Anirban Dasgupta is a worthy representative of the Seniya Shahjahanpur Gharana. Anirban was initiated early into the art of Sarod playing by his father and guru, Padmabhushan Pandit Buddhadev Dasgupta, from whom he has received all his training and guidance. Anirban is known today for his delicate mastery of the sarod and great facility in its technique with razorsharp tans and the traditional Ameerkhani baaj.
Anirban’s musical career gained recognition in 1987 with the award for first prize amongst all groups of stringed instruments at the All India Radio Music competition. He has participated in some of the most prestigious musical conferences throughout India, such as Vishnu Digambar Festival, Salt Lake Music Conference, Tansen Music Conference, and Sangeet Natak Academy to name a few. Anirban has played for National Program in All India Radio.
Anirban has also performed in United Kingdom, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, Canada and United States. He has three solo CDs to his credit and quite a few more as an accompanying performer with his illustrious father.
Mir Naqibul Islam
An avid student of Tabla, Mir has trained in the traditional guru-shisya style of Indian Classical music from Pt. Ashoke Paul, disciple of the great tabla guru Pt. Jnan Prakash Ghosh. Now living and working in New York city, he performs regularly with musicians from a wide variety of other genres, bringing tabla to Jazz, Middle-Eastern music and other contexts. By listening, learning and playing with musicians from around the globe, Mir is developing a unique musical aesthetic bringing together the musical influences of traditional Farukhabad style tabla and 21st century New York. Mir have studied with Pt. Gopal Mishra and Pt. Suresh Talwalkar in past and continuing his talim with the great Farukhabad Mastero Pt Anindo Chatterjee and Pt. Ashoke Paul.