JCA Signature Series: Sandeep Das: Delhi to Kabul: A kaleidoscopic journey of music, storytelling, and dance

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Sandeep Das, Tabla Qais Essar, Afghan Rabab Rajib Karmakar, Indian Sitar Antara Bhardwaj, Kathak Dance Sangeetam paramanandam shanta rasa pravartakam, a Sanskrit shloka, means music is the ultimate bliss and the creator of peace and tranquility. Das’ vision of bringing together music traditions from across the world has produced an eclectic repertoire that is simultaneously deeply rooted in tradition and yet uniquely innovative. With a focus on the arts of India and Afghanistan, Delhi to Kabul showcases the shared heritage of two countries that are as ancient as they are modern, and as diverse as they are captivating. This evening’s program will feature iconic instruments from each country: the tabla (a pair of hand drums from North India), rabab (a lute-like instrument from Afghanistan also common to many Central Asian countries), and sitar (string instrument from India) are joined by Kathak dance (a classical storytelling dance from India) and a narrated story written by Afghan author Homeira Qaderi.