Sierra Madre Playhouse, a dynamic and intimate performing arts center noted for its eclectic programming, welcomes eminent Hindustani vocalist GAAYATRI in an unprecedented program showcasing the vocal music of the Rampur-Maihar Senia gharana on Saturday, August 31, 2024, 2:00 pm.
GAAYATRI performs selections from every major style of Hindustani music, including ancient Vedic-era Dhrupad and Dhammar, featuring Amol Ghode on the ancient pakhawaj double-sided barrel drum, later-era Khyaal repertoire accompanied by Neelamjit Dhillon on tabla and Makheer Singh on dilruba, and light classical pieces never-before-heard from the Maihar tradition.
While the Maihar tradition is renowned for its legacy of master instrumentalists, such as Ustad Ali Akbar Khan and Pandit Ravi Shankar, it also carries a rich tradition of vocal music dating at least to the 15th century. The last known pure vocalists of this tradition were Mian Tansen and his daughter Saraswati from the 15th century. Over time, the music has been stewarded by the great instrumentalists of the Maihar tradition and passed down from generation to generation. After seven generations, GAAYATRI is the first pure vocalist of the style, having trained with Ustad Ali Akbar Khan since the age of 4.
In addition to performing live, GAAYATRI, a first-generation Indian American based in Santa Monica who studied ethnomusicology at UCLA, has contributed original Indian-influenced music scores for film, television, and digital media.
Tickets ($12 - $35) are on sale now. For tickets and information, please call 626.355.4318 or visit www.sierramadreplayhouse.org. Sierra Madre Playhouse is located at 87 West Sierra Madre Boulevard, Sierra Madre, CA 91024.
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