Sounds of India by The Basant Madhur Ensemble

Performances will feature different aspects of Indian Music such as:

1. Traditional Classical Music
2. Fusion of East and West (Sitar and Violin)
3. Folk Music of India
4. Devotional Music
5. Tabla Duet - Rhythms of India

Featuring Instruments such as Sitar, Violin, Harmonium, Vocals and Cajon

The Ensemble comprises of three generations of the Madhur whanau on tablas, sitar, violin and Indian harmonium. Basant is the director of the renowned Sargam School of Indian Music (Auckland) and tutors there with brother Deepak and father Professor Shukdev Madhur who specialises in violin. Professor Shukdev is a recipient of the National Award from the President of India for his services to music. Basant's daughter Sargam on sitar and nephew Akhilesh on tabla complete the Ensemble.

Tabla master Basant has won numerous numerous awards in India and accompanied international legends such Grammy winner Vishwa Mohan Bhatt (Ry Cooder), flautists Ronu Majumdar (Ravi Shankar) and Rakesh Chaurasia, alto saxophonist Kadri Gopalnath, and mridangam master Patri Satish Kumar. He has also collaborated with Western musicians in fusion music.

Join us as we go through the journey on the Sounds of India!